Thu Mar 20 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Grizzlies Face Tough Test in Portland Despite Blazers’ Injury Concerns

**PORTLAND, OR** – The Memphis Grizzlies’ five-game road trip began with a loss to the Sacramento Kings and faces an immediate challenge Wednesday night against a resurgent Portland Trail Blazers team. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. CT, airing on the FanDuel Sports Network.

While Memphis holds a 2-0 season series lead over Portland, the landscape has shifted significantly since their November matchups. The Blazers, once struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, have surged, winning 17 of their last 30 games, bringing their record to 30-39. The Grizzlies, boasting an impressive 18 wins in their last 30 (43-26), will have to contend with this improved Portland squad despite their own injury woes.

The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant (left hamstring soreness) and Lamar Stevens (right shoulder soreness). Scotty Pippen Jr. (left wrist soreness) and Santi Aldama (right calf strain) are questionable. Portland’s injury report is also lengthy, with Deandre Ayton (left calf strain) and Robert Williams (left knee sprain) out, and Jerami Grant doubtful (right knee tendinitis).

This game marks the third meeting between these two teams this season, promising a hard-fought contest despite the absences on both sides.

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