The Postgame Cleanup is brought to you by ServiceMaster. In a nail-biter win, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on the road Tuesday night.
The game featured 13 lead changes, six of which occurred in the fourth quarter alone.
Tyreke Evans continued his offensive consistency, recording his fourth 20-point performance off the bench as he led the Grizzlies with 21 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the floor. Mike Conley finished with 20 points and and six assists, 13 of which he scored in the third quarter alone including a 10-0 run that brought the Grizzlies up 61-57 with 5:19 left in the period. Marc Gasol also scored in double figures with 16 points.
CJ McCollum led Portland with 36 points, shooting 14-of-26 from the field. Evan Turner added 16 off the bench and Damian Lillard and Shabazz Napier scored in double figures with 12 each.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will head to Houston to face the Houston Rockets on Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. Tune into FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Next Home Game
Memphis will return to FedExForum on Wednesday, Nov. 15 as they take on the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Tyreke Evans had 21 points and five assists.
- Mike Conley scored 20 points and dished six assists.
- Marc Gasol finished with 16 points and five rebounds.
- James Ennis contributed 10 points.