Walker Kessler Skies To Stuff Soaring Ja Morant At The Rim

MEMPHIS – In the third quarter at FedExForum, Jazz big man Walker Kessler beat the odds and came out victorious in an air duel with the high-flying Ja Morant.

Kessler stepped up to the spot, went straight up, and got all ball as Morant attempted to make a highlight.

✨no✨#TakeNote | @WalkerKessler13 pic.twitter.com/oPmRtkdlMf

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 26, 2025

Morant has gotten the best of Kessler before. But, one of the best traits a big man can have is fearlessness.

For as many times as they get dunked on, there will be times when you get the rejection and keep two points off the board.

For most, Ja Morant coming downhill at the rim is a scary sight. Just ask Victor Wembanyama.

JA POSTER ON WEMBY 🤯🤯🤯

but did not count… pic.twitter.com/5w2zdkJjLp

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2025

Jazz Look For Road Vengeance In Memphis

The Utah Jazz enter the fourth and final game of their road trip with an 0-3 record after back-to-back losses in New Orleans and a loss in Oklahoma City. They have one more chance to make sure they don’t return home empty-handed as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies.

To add some extra fuel to the fire, the last time Utah and Memphis faced off was in the season opener when the Grizzlies stole a two-point win on the Jazz’s home court.

Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Johnny Juzang, Cody Williams, and Taylor Hendricks are all out for the Saturday night matchup.

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Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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