Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies
Sat, Feb 7
Final
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(24 - 28)
122
-
115
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(20 - 30)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 31 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 122 |
| Grizzlies | 30 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 115 |
Venue: Moda Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donovan Clingan
POR | #23 | C
20
19
3
Javon Small
MEM | #10 | G
22
6
4
Smart Game Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers has a 82% chance of winning the game
Portland is poised to sweep the back-to-back set after a dominant 20-point victory yesterday, capitalizing on Memphis's depleted roster following the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade and extensive injury list.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is severely shorthanded without Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and the recently traded Jaren Jackson Jr., leaving them without a primary scorer or defensive anchor.
- • Portland holds a significant psychological and tactical advantage after blowing out Memphis 135-115 in the same arena just 24 hours ago.
- • The return of Scoot Henderson (9 assists in season debut) adds dynamic playmaking to a backcourt already anchored by veteran Jrue Holiday.
- • Memphis's defense has collapsed without Jackson Jr., conceding 135 points and allowing Portland to shoot 54% from the field in the last game.
- • Portland benefits from zero travel fatigue as the home team for both legs of this back-to-back, while Memphis is stuck in a difficult road environment with a thin rotation.
- • Shaedon Sharpe's likely absence due to a calf injury is a setback, but Portland's veteran presence with Grant and Holiday outweighs Memphis's reliance on deep reserves.
