Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies successfully defended against Lauri Markkanen, limiting his effectiveness in their NBA season opener. The game marked an immediate Finnish matchup as Markkanen’s Utah Jazz visited the Memphis Grizzlies at their home court. Prior to the game, a moment of silence was held to honor the memory of Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke, who tragically passed away at the age of 29. Clarke died in May from a drug overdose, having only played in two regular season games during the entire last season. Iisalo appears to have strategically planned a defense that effectively disrupted Markkanen’s shooting. The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.