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The insane triple-double history made in egregious tank-off Jazz vs. Grizzlies
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The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies combined to produce a historic statistical anomaly Friday night, as three players recorded triple-doubles in Utah's 147-101 victory in a game defined by depleted rosters and lopsided execution.
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According to ESPN, the contest marked the first time in NBA history that three players posted triple-doubles in the same game. Additional context from Underdog NBA noted it was also the first instance of two teammates recording triple-doubles off the bench .
Utah's Bez Mbeng led the way with a dominant all-around performance, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while adding three steals. He shot 12-for-19 from the field, 1-for-3 from beyond the arc and 2-for-3 from the free-throw line across 38 minutes, posting a +40 plus-minus rating.
Teammate John Konchar matched the milestone with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, along with five steals. He was efficient offensively, going 4-for-6 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range while converting both free-throw attempts. Konchar recorded a team-high +41 plus-minus in 35 minutes.
Memphis, despite being severely shorthanded, also produced a triple-double performance. Jahmai Mashack totaled 13 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists while adding two steals. He shot 6-for-13 from the field and played all 48 minutes but also committed 10 turnovers in a high-usage role.
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Utah also saw additional standout performances beyond the historic triple-doubles. Blake Hinson recorded a career-high 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting from the field, including 4-for-9 from three-point range, while adding two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes. Oscar Tshiebwe delivered a dominant effort on the glass, finishing with 16 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, along with three assists, two blocks and a steal while shooting 7-for-11 from the field and 2-for-4 from the free-throw line in 28 minutes.
Short-handed Jazz, Grizzlies rotations fuel historic stat line in lopsided finish
The game reflected the limited availability on both sides, particularly for Memphis. The Grizzlies entered the contest with 16 players listed on the injury report , including 11 ruled out. As a result, Memphis utilized just six players, while Utah operated with a seven-man rotation.
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Kennedy Chandler logged a game-high 41 minutes for Utah and contributed 26 points and 10 assists, narrowly missing a fourth triple-double in the same game.
The result pushed Utah to 22-59 on the season. The Jazz will close out their campaign on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers (52-29) on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. PT, with Los Angeles still in contention for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference .
Memphis fell to 25-56 with the loss and will conclude its season against the Houston Rockets (51-30) on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. PT.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the matchup, the statistical output created a rare entry in NBA history, highlighting an unusual convergence of opportunity and production in a game shaped by limited rotations and expanded roles.
Related: Grizzlies have 16 players listed on injury report for Jazz game
