By james art 
Associated Press
Utah Jazz (10-32, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (30-15, third in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:00 PM EST
Betmgm Line Sportsbook: Grizzlies -11.5; over/under is 244
Bottom Line: Memphis will look to extend its five-game winning streak with a win against Utah.
The Grizzlies are 16-12 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis ranks fourth in the NBA with 17.3 fast break points per game, led by Desmond Bain’s 4.1 average.
The Jazz went 3-25 against Western Conference opponents. Utah is giving up 118.3 points to opponents and is being outscored by 6.8 points per game.
The Grizzlies’ 14.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are the same for the Jazz giving up average. The Jazz are averaging 111.5 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the 115.3 the Grizzlies are giving up to opponents.
Top performers: Jaron Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard is averaging 3.0 3-pointers made over the last 10 games.
Lauri Markkanen scores 20.0 points per game and averages 6.1 rebounds for the Jazz. Collin Sexton is averaging 16.7 points and 2.9 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Last 10 games: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 124.0 points, 44.1 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.1 percent from the field. Their opponents are averaging 116.8 points per game.
Jazz: 3-7, averaging 114.0 points, 48.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. Their opponents are averaging 113.7 points.
Injuries: Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: Out (Thumb), Santi Aldama: Day of Day (illness), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Jake Laravia: Day of Day (back), Ja Morant: Day of Day (illness), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (ankle).
Jazz: John Collins: Out (Illness), Johnny Juzang: Out (Hand), Brice Sensabaugh: Day of Day (Ankle), Cody Williams: Out (Antkle), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Plantar), Taylor Hendricks: Out for Season (Fibula).
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The Associated Press produced this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.