Jazz @ Grizzlies: ROAD WIN!

The Jazz beat up on the reeling Memphis Grizzlies last night to the tune of 113-92. It was a sweet road victory, considering Utah hadn't won on the road since before the All-Star beak (two weeks ago). It was also relieving to see the Jazz finally beat a team that they're supposed to beat (Memphis is 27 games out of first place in the Southwest Division, and has lost 8 straight).

It wasn't as thorough of a beating as it may look, however; in fact, Utah led by only two points with eight minutes to go. That was when the Jazz really turned it on and cruised to a 21-point victory. Credit for this win goes to several people (Jerry Sloan knew when to call timeouts to stop Memphis' momentum, Kyle Korver had 17 points and was 4-7 from behind the line, Kirilenko had 16 points and 5 assists). The game ball, however, goes to Deron Williams; he played 40 minutes, had 13 points, and ended up with 19 assists! He had great vision of the court all night long, and always seemed to be able to find the man with the best chance to score. He finished the game just 2 assists short of his career high. In all, seven Jazz players scored in double figures, and the team shot 57% for the game. Great win!

And it's just what the Jazz needed heading into Monday's game with Dallas. At least we know it's possible for the Jazz to win on the road now, even if it is against the likes of Memphis. Take comfort, Jazz fans, we're headed back to SLC for this one!!