Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Memphis Grizzlies used a strong second half to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers, breaking open a game that was tied at halftime. Cameron Boozer delivered a triple-double for Memphis, leading a balanced scoring effort that saw three Grizzlies score 17 points or more. Deni Avdija spearheaded Portland's offense, but the Trail Blazers could not match Memphis's late surge.

After the first two quarters ended in a 25-25 tie and a 33-33 tie respectively, Memphis began to separate in the third quarter. The Grizzlies outscored Portland 33-25 in the third, establishing an eight-point lead. The decisive stretch continued into the fourth, where Memphis further extended its advantage with a 33-20 quarter. This late offensive push allowed Memphis to comfortably close out the game.

Boozer finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, including four three-pointers on 6-of-10 shooting, fueling the Grizzlies' attack. He was supported by Isaiah Stewart, who also scored 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting with two threes, and Cedric Coward, who added 17 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, hitting three three-pointers. For Portland, Avdija posted 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on 8-of-16 shooting, while Ja Morant contributed 14 points, two rebounds, and three assists. SportsFBI's model had indicated a 61% likelihood for a Portland victory, a prediction that did not materialize.