Final: Grizzlies 124, Trail Blazers 103
There’s one less unbeaten team in the NBA, and it isn’t Memphis. The Grizzlies improved to 5-0 with a 124-103 win in Portland on Thursday night, handing the Trail Blazers their first loss of the season. Portland is now 3-1.
Memphis took over after halftime
The game was tied 58-58 at halftime. Then Memphis pulled away:
| Quarter | Grizzlies | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 25 | 25 |
| 2nd | 33 | 33 |
| 3rd | 33 | 25 |
| 4th | 33 | 20 |
| Final | 124 | 103 |
The Grizzlies outscored Portland 66-45 in the second half. Memphis is now 4-0 on the road and leads the Southwest Division.
Boozer’s triple-double
Rookie Cameron Boozer filled the stat sheet with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. For Portland, Deni Avdija led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds.
It was a tough night for the Blazers’ new-look backcourt, two days after it beat the Lakers 136-129.
Thursday’s other games
Hawks 114, Cavaliers 111
Onyeka Okongwu had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 as Atlanta won a close one at home. James Harden scored 24 for Cleveland. The Hawks bounced back from Wednesday’s loss to Miami on the second night of a back-to-back.
Pelicans 132, Kings 120
Jeremiah Fears nearly had a triple-double for New Orleans: 22 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Sacramento rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 34 points with 14 assists, but the Kings are still looking for their first win at 0-5. The 252 total points made it one of the highest-scoring games of the season so far.
Who’s still unbeaten?
After Thursday, Memphis (5-0) is the NBA’s hottest team. Oklahoma City lost for the first time on Wednesday at Dallas (recap), and Portland lost Thursday.
See tonight’s games in NBA games tonight.
Sources: ESPN – Grizzlies 124-103 Trail Blazers, Land of Basketball – Oct. 29 summary.
