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Memphis Falls 115-113 to Trail Blazers - Recap
The Trail Blazers got a 26-point performance from Jerami Grant as Portland ran past Memphis 115-113 on Friday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Trail Blazers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 219.5.
Malcolm Brogdon had 24 points for Portland and Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 22 points. Malcolm Brogdon had 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Memphis got 33 points from Desmond Bane in a losing cause and another 30 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.. Desmond Bane contributed 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. had 10 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 54-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-48.