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Memphis defeated Utah 123–114 on February 20 at FedExForum, with O. Prosper leading the Grizzlies with 23 points and G. Jackson adding 20 in a fourth-quarter surge that sealed the win. The home team outscored the Jazz 36–26 in the final frame, breaking open a tight contest after three quarters of back-and-forth basketball. Memphis shot 48.9 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers while forcing 24 Utah turnovers, a decisive advantage in ball security that fueled their offensive rhythm. Utah's I. Collier paced the visitors with 24 points and A. Bailey contributed 20, but the Jazz couldn't overcome a sluggish third quarter (21 points) and Memphis's defensive intensity down the stretch. The game fell short of the Vegas total of 237.5, as Memphis's 101.7 defensive rating held sway. Utah's 49 rebounds and 13 made threes kept them competitive, yet turnovers and a fourth-quarter collapse cost them the road contest. Memphis's ability to control the final twelve minutes positions them well in the Western Conference playoff picture.
