Mitchell scores 22, Jazz beat Grizzlies 126-112

Defense is a work in progress for Utah, and the Jazz are starting to put more pieces of the puzzle together. Utah used a strong defensive performance in the second quarter to power its way to a 126-112 victory over Memphis on Saturday night. The Jazz smothered the Grizzlies during the quarter, forcing turnovers and contesting shots with a vigor not previously seen during a road trip in which they dropped four of five games, or during a lopsided loss at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.