The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 108-103 on Wednesday night at FedExForum, winning consecutive games for the first time since January 19 (1/17 vs New York and 1/19 vs Sacramento).
The Grizzlies trailed by seven with seven minutes left to play before going on an 11-3 run over the next 3:42 to regain the lead at 97-96 for the first time since the 2:02 mark in the first half (49-48). Memphis outscored Portland 22-10 in the final seven minutes.
In his Grizzlies debut, MarShon Brooks led the team with 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-5 3P), scoring 14 in the fourth quarter alone where he drained three of his five three-point shots. Dillon Brooks added 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-8 FT) and six rebounds while Wayne Selden Jr. also scored in double figures with 10 points. Chandler Parsons posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3P) off the bench, 13 of which came after only 12 minutes of action. The Grizzlies bench outscored the Trail Blazers 61-31.
CJ McCollum led all scorers with 42 points (16-25 FG, 3-7 3P, 7-9 FT) and five assists. Wade Baldwin IV finished with 15 points, shooting 5-of-6 from the field, while Jusuf Nurkic added 12 points (5-6 FG) and led the Trail Blazers on the boards with eight rebounds. Zach Collins also scored in double figures, contributing 10 points off the bench.
Next game
The Grizzlies will hit the road on a three-game road series beginning in Utah where they take on the Jazz for the final time this season on Friday, March 30. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Key Stats of the Night
- MarShon Brooks scored a team-high 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-5 3P, 2-2 FT), including 14 points (4-4 3P) in the fourth quarter, off the bench in his Grizzlies debut and first NBA contest since April 16, 2014. Brooks signed a 10-day contract with the team yesterday after spending the 2017-18 season and previous two seasons with the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association. The Grizzlies outscored the Trail Blazers 32-22 in the fourth quarter.
Key Run of the Night
- After C.J. McCollum tied the game at 99 with 2:05 remaining, a MarShon Brooks three followed by a Kobi Simmons layup gave Memphis a 104-99 lead with 59.9 seconds left. Prior to Simmons’ layup, Brooks blocked a Pat Connaughton field goal attempt 10 feet from the basket, eventually leading to two missed free throws from Jusuf Nurkic.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Dillon Brooks posted 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting after scoring just two points Monday night at Minnesota.
- Chandler Parsons also scored 18 points to go with six rebounds, marking his second highest scoring total this season.
- Jarell Martin grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds.
- C.J. McCollum (42 points, 16-25 FG) posted his second-highest scoring total of the season and also the second-highest individual scoring effort against the Grizzlies this season, including 16 points in the opening frame and 25 by halftime.
- Wade Baldwin IV scored 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting in his first game back at FedExForum. Baldwin spent his rookie season with the Grizzlies in 2016-17.
- Memphis’ bench outscored Portland’s 61-31.
- Of Memphis’ 21 victories this season, 11 have come against teams currently in playoff position, including the Grizzlies’ consecutive victories over the Portland Trail Blazers (tonight) and Minnesota Timberwolves (Monday).
- The Grizzlies earned consecutive wins for the first time since winning three straight from Jan. 15-19.