Ty Jerome earns Week 1 West honor as his club opens 5-0

Its last 5-0 start came in 2014-15.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

WHAT A START TO THE SEASON FOR MEMPHIS 🔥 ▪️ First 5-0 start since the 2014-15 season ▪️ Ty Jerome: Week 1 West POTW (25 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Jerome averaged 25.8 points in Week 1. A teammate became the second-youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.

Why it matters: The unbeaten opening has brought both a weekly scoring honor and an individual age milestone.

By the numbers: Jerome scored 104 points in his first three games: 45, 28 and 31.

What to watch: The club's next game will determine whether the start reaches 6-0.

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