Zach Edey has become an 'enforcer' for the Memphis Grizzlies, according to teammate Ja Morant. That was on full display in Saturday's game vs. the Utah Jazz.

The Memphis Grizzlies have an enforcer in Zach Edey, and his teammates love it. Scotty Pippen Jr. said: "He's got everyone's back."

The former Purdue basketball star is making an impact in several ways as an NBA rookie. Just ask his star teammate.

Zach Edey has perfectly fit in with the Memphis Grizzlies, serving as an enforcer for Ja Morant and the rest of the team.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 20 points, while Svi Mykhailiuk had 16 points. Four Jazz players finished with 11 points each as Utah lost its fifth straight and for the eighth time in its last nine games.

Back to bench Monday

The Grizzlies and Jazz had plenty to say to each other during a second quarter that included multiple technical fouls and an ejection.

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119.

Edey finished Saturday's game with 19 points and seven rebounds, scoring double-digit points for the second consecutive game after not doing it for nearly a month. The Grizzlies won their sixth-straight game and ultimately beat the Jazz 125-to-103.

Eubanks was ejected in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian ... In the nine games he started for Utah during his rookie campaign, he has ...

The Jazz made a point guard change on Saturday, trying Keyonte George off the bench. Plus, Drew Eubanks was ejected, and a look at the 2024 draft class midway through their rookie years.

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