Grizzlies Overwhelm Portland In Massive Road Win

Grizzlies Pull Away in Fourth Quarter for Impressive Victory

Coming off a disappointing loss to the Warriors, the Memphis Grizzlies put together an outstanding performance to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 122-103. The Grizzlies' victory snapped Portland's five-game winning streak and improved their own record to 23-13 this season. In a game that saw 10 lead changes and was tied eight times, the Grizzlies showed impressive composure and resilience, ultimately pulling away in the fourth quarter. The Trail Blazers began the game with a strong first quarter, shooting 50% from the field and taking a 34-28 lead. However, the Grizzlies responded in the second quarter, holding the Blazers to just 15 points while scoring 34 of their own to take a 62-49 lead at halftime. The Grizzlies continued to push in the third quarter, extending their lead to 17 points before the Blazers came roaring back to close the gap to 91-84 heading into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies took control of the game, outscoring the Blazers 31-19 to secure the victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Ja Morant added 22 points and 8 assists. Desmond Bane also chipped in with 21 points for Memphis. For the Blazers, Damian Lillard scored 29 points and Anfernee Simons added 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Grizzlies' balanced scoring attack. The Grizzlies' victory is a testament to their depth and resilience, and it shows that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, while the Blazers will look to bounce back when they host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Key Takeaways

* The Grizzlies' victory is a testament to their depth and resilience. * The Grizzlies outscored the Blazers in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. * Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies with 25 points and 10 rebounds. * Damian Lillard scored 29 points for the Blazers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Grizzlies' balanced scoring attack. * The Grizzlies will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, while the Blazers will look to bounce back when they host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.