Simone Fontecchio, Utah Jazz stun Warriors; Ja Morant makes Grizzlies history – NBA Wednesday recap

In a late thriller in Salt Lake City, Simone Fontecchio hit the game winner and the Utah Jazz stunned the Golden State Warriors (123-124).

Off a Malik Beasley steal, Fontecchio made the dunk in the final play and handed the Utah Jazz a much-needed win over the reigning champions.

In Memphis, Ja Morant was unstoppable once again (26 ponts, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) and made Grizzlies history, becoming the franchise leader in triple-doubles.

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In the other games, the LA Lakers fell to 2-2 in their Eastern Conference road trip, while the New Orleans Pelicans climbed to the top of the West (16-8) following the blowout home loss (125-98) of the Phoenix Suns (16-9) to the league leaders Boston Celtics (21-5).

LA Clippers (14-12) vs Orlando Magic (6-20): 111-116

Terance Mann 19 point, 9 rebounds – Moritz Wagner 20 points, 13 boards

Charlotte Hornets (7-18) vs Brooklyn Nets (14-12): 116-122

Kelly Oubre Jr. 28 points, 8 rebounds – Kyrie Irving 33 points, 9 assists

Atlanta Hawks (13-12) vs New York Knicks (12-13): 89-113

Trae Young 19 points, 6 assists – Julius Randle 34 points, 17 boards

LA Lakers (10-14) vs Toronto Raptors (13-12): 113-126

Russell Westbrook 16 points, 9 rebounds – Pascal Siakam 25 points, 10 boards, 7 assists

Washington Wizards (11-14) vs Chicago Bulls (10-14): 111-115

Kristaps Porzingis 28 points, 9 rebounds – Nikola Vucevic 25 points, 11 boards

OKC Thunder (11-14) vs Memphis Grizzlies (16-9): 102-123

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 26 points, 7 assists – Ja Morant 26 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists 

Sacramento Kings (13-10) vs Milwaukee Bucks (18-6): 113-126

Domantas Sabonis 23 points, 12 boards, 7 assists – Giannis Antetokounmpo 35 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists

Indiana Pacers (13-12) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (12-12): 115-121

Tyrese Haliburton 26 points, 15 assists – Anthony Edwards 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals

Detroit Pistons (7-20) vs New Orleans Pelicans (16-8): 98-104

Killian Hayes 17 points, 12 assists – Zion Williamson 29 points, 10 rebounds

Golden State Warriors (13-13) vs Utah Jazz (15-12): 123-124

Jordan Poole 36 points, 8 assists – Jordan Clarkson 22 points, 9 assists

Boston Celtics (21-5) vs Phoenix Suns (16-9): 125-98

Jaylen Brown 25 points, 7 rebounds – Josh Okogie 28 points, 7 boards

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