Marc Gasol's controversial foul just before the buzzer nearly came back to haunt the Grizzles, but Memphis managed to escape EnergySolutions Arena with an 89-88 win over the Utah Jazz.
Memphis led 89-86 with just over a second left to play, but the Jazz found new life when Gasol was whistled for a foul on his block of Gordon Hayward's corner 3. Hayward converted the first two free throws of his game-deciding trip to the charity stripe, but as his final attempt drew back iron, the Grizzles clinched the much-needed win.
Memphis' triumph helped it stay a half-game in front of San Antonio for first place in the Southwest Division. The Grizzles have never won their division in franchise history.
Gasol finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Beno Udrih added 20 points and Courtney Lee had 15.
Hayward led all scorers with 27 points, while Rudy Gobert registered a double- double with 14 points and 14 boards.
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