Ty Jerome's 45-Point Heater Headlines a Chaotic Grizzlies Starting Lineup
Underdog NBA reported: 'Lineup alert: Grizzlies will start Jerome, Wells, Jackson, Boozer, Edey on Friday.'
The are rolling out a starting five of , Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson, , and Zach Edey against the on Friday. According to Underdog NBA, this is the official group taking the floor, and it sounds less like an actual NBA rotation and more like a randomly generated Summer League squad.
But right now, this is the most fascinating group in basketball purely because of the point guard. is coming off an absolute heater, dropping 45 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in 32 minutes on Wednesday.
For context, Jerome shooting 17-of-25 from the floor and hitting five threes is the kind of stat line that makes you refresh the box score three times to make sure there was not a glitch. He completely dismantled the Utah Jazz in a 123-103 blowout, proving he can carry the offensive load when given the keys.
The Grizzlies' medical chart usually reads like a CVS receipt, and Jerome himself has a calf injury history longer than most players' career highlight reels. But right now, he is healthy and operating as the primary engine alongside a massive frontcourt. Zach Edey is back anchoring the paint after dealing with a stress reaction in his ankle last season, while Boozer and Jackson provide modern forward versatility.
Anyone holding player props or fantasy shares right now is playing with house money. The sportsbooks are going to have a nightmare trying to price his points line against after Wednesday's explosion, especially with this specific starting five funneling him the ball.
Memphis tips off against the Warriors on Friday night before heading to face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. If Jerome drops another 40-piece with this chaotic starting unit, we might need to have a serious conversation about what is in the water down on Beale Street.