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Memphis Defeats Portland 112-100 - Recap
The Grizzlies got a 30-point performance from Desmond Bane as Memphis handed Portland a 112-100 defeat on Sunday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Grizzlies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 219.0.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 27 points for Memphis and Luke Kennard chipped in with 15 points. Marcus Smart had 5 assists for the Grizzlies, while Bismack Biyombo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 27-point performance from Jerami Grant, who was supported by 18 points from Malcolm Brogdon. Malcolm Brogdon had 11 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 11 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 63-55.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-47.
Memphis heads into a battle against the Heat. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento.