The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-0 for just the second time in franchise history after grinding out a 110-105 road win over the Utah Jazz on October 26, 2026. In a game defined by fouls and a slow pace, Ty Jerome shook off a tough start to deliver in the final minutes, helping Memphis survive its first back-to-back of the season.
It wasn't pretty. The Grizzlies' offense sputtered for long stretches at the Delta Center. Ty Jerome, who had been averaging 34.7 points over the first three games, couldn't buy a basket in the first half. He didn't record his first field goal until after halftime and was held below double figures until the final three minutes of the contest. The game became a physical, stop-start battle that tested Memphis's composure.
But Jerome found his rhythm when it mattered most. He was clutch down the stretch, hitting key shots and making plays to help the Grizzlies pull away in the final moments. The 110-105 final score reflects how closely fought this game was from start to finish. This victory, combined with recent wins over the Sacramento Kings (123-112 on Oct. 25) and the Golden State Warriors (111-108 on Oct. 23), shows a team learning to win in different ways.
This hot start is historic. A 4-0 record has only happened one other time in the long history of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise. Their recent form reads as four consecutive wins, with the sequence starting with a 123-103 victory over these same Jazz on October 21. That's a perfect 4W-0L run to open the 2026-27 NBA campaign.
Winning on the second night of a back-to-back, especially on the road, is a significant early-season test. It demands depth, mental toughness, and smart execution when legs are tired. Pulling out a close game like this, where their star scorer struggled for three quarters, builds a different kind of confidence. It proves they can rely on defense and timely contributions from the entire roster.
Memphis has little time to celebrate. They immediately turn their attention to a major storyline game. The Grizzlies hit the road again to face the Portland Trail Blazers on October 29. This will be the first meeting against former franchise cornerstone Ja Morant since his offseason trade.
Emotions will be high, and Portland will be motivated. The Grizzlies will need to carry the defensive intensity and late-game execution they showed in Utah into that matchup. Maintaining this unbeaten streak against a motivated opponent with a familiar face would send another powerful message to the rest of the league.
For now, the Grizzlies can enjoy a perfect record. They've passed every test so far, with the latest being a gritty, character-building win in a tough road environment. The foundation for a special season is being laid, one hard-fought victory at a time.
