Ty Jerome Drops Career-High 45 as Grizzlies Open With 123-103 Win Over Jazz

Ty Jerome announced himself in the best possible way on Wednesday, pouring in a career-high 45 points as the Memphis Grizzlies thumped the Utah Jazz 123-103 in their season opener at home. The former Warrior was the driving force throughout, giving Memphis a dominant win to start the 2026-27 campaign and setting an early bar for individual performances this season.

The 123-103 margin flattered neither side — the Grizzlies were in command for long stretches, with Jerome's 45 leading the way on a night when the home crowd finally saw the new-look roster click. Memphis came into the opener looking to shake off the disappointment of last season, and Jerome's statement performance offered an immediate glimpse of what this backcourt could become.

The result mattered for more than bragging rights. Friday, October 23 brings the first full night of the NBA season, with 12 games and 24 teams in action — every club has now played once, so the first look at how Wednesday's openers carry over starts now. Memphis travels on to face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, where Jerome gets an immediate reunion with his old club, while the Jazz look to regroup. Opening week has already delivered record-breakers — Thursday saw Oklahoma City beat Denver 96-84 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record 141-game 20-point streak came to an end — and Jerome's eruption keeps the early-season momentum rolling.