Thu Nov 14 05:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Grizzlies Overwhelm Blazers, Winning by 45 Points
**PORTLAND, Ore. –** The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night, securing a resounding 134-89 victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Jake LaRavia contributed 18 points off the bench.
The Grizzlies, missing key players Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Desmond Bane, still managed to build a substantial lead, reaching a peak advantage of 45 points. This victory marked their fifth win in their last six games.
Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 20 points, but the team struggled throughout the game, especially from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 42 three-point attempts.
The first quarter set the tone for the game, as Memphis jumped out to a 31-17 lead. The Grizzlies continued their dominance throughout the first half, ending the period with a 25-point lead.
The game also saw the first meeting between rookie Zach Edey (Grizzlies) and Donovan Clingan (Blazers), who faced off in the 2024 NCAA Championship game. Edey finished with 12 points, while Clingan tallied 13.
Before the game, the Blazers held a moment of silence to honor former broadcaster Brian Wheeler, who passed away on Friday at the age of 62. Wheeler served as the voice of the Trail Blazers from 1998 to 2019.
The Grizzlies will now travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Wednesday. The Blazers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
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