Zach Edey Stats Tonight: Grizzlies' 7-foot-4 center comes up small in 20-point loss against LA Clippers (Mar. 21)

Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies suffered a 128-108 loss against the LA Clippers in a crucial regular season game at the Intuit Dome on Friday. While Ja Morant was sidelined due to an injury, rookie Edey came off the bench. Coach Taylor Jenkins started the game with Jaylen Well, Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr.

Edey didn't have his best game overall. While he was impactful in the first half, his performance in the second half was a complete letdown.

In the end, Zach Edey finished with eight points on 3 of 9 shooting and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He also recorded eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 16:57 minutes.

Zach Edey through 4 quarters

Edey entered the game in the final stages of the first quarter and made an immediate impact. He converted his first shot, recorded an assist and grabbed two rebounds in a short span before missing two consecutive attempts. The 7-foot-4 center used his length effectively, protecting the paint and registering a block in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Zach Edey took three shots, making two and he also sank both of his free throw attempts. His presence on the boards remained dominant, which was a key aspect of his play during his time on the court.

By halftime, the former Purdue standout had eight points on 3 of 6 shooting from the field. Additionally, he recorded six rebounds, two assists and one block in 9:12 minutes.

Edey didn’t score in the third quarter but contributed on the boards. The Grizzlies trailed by double digits heading into the fourth quarter and needed an offensive spark to close the gap.

Zach Edey remained scoreless in the second half, failing to add to his total of eight points even in the final period. His struggles with shooting contributed to the Grizzlies' 20-point loss to the Clippers.