Overview

• Desmond Bane shoved teammate Santi Aldama during a timeout, yelling at him to 'get a f---ing stop,' before teammates intervened to de-escalate the situation.
• The altercation occurred early in the game when the Grizzlies were trailing the Jazz, highlighting internal tensions within the team.
• Despite the incident, Memphis dominated the second half, outscoring Utah 93-42 and securing a much-needed win after a three-game losing streak.
• The Grizzlies remain in fourth place in the Western Conference but face mounting pressure with upcoming games against playoff rivals, the Lakers and Warriors.
• Key injuries, including the absence of star guard Ja Morant, have hampered Memphis's consistency throughout the season, impacting their playoff positioning.