This was the NBA season opener for both teams, and it was an exciting game that went down to the wire. Moving to 1-0 on the season, Memphis won a 126-124 thriller over Utah. Among other things, this game was the long awaited injury return of Ja Morant,

The Memphis Grizzlies started the new NBA season off with a close 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made his highly-anticipated return to the court after missing all but nine games last season due to an early suspension and a shoulder injury.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey fouled out after playing just 15 minutes in the season opener against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.