Trail Blazers Edge Out Grizzlies in Overtime at Moda Center

In a closely contested game at the Moda Center, the Portland Trail Blazers emerged victorious over the Memphis Grizzlies with a final score of 115-113. The home team's record now stands at 3-3, while the visiting Grizzlies are still searching for their first win of the season with a record of 0-6.

The Trail Blazers showcased their resilience throughout the match, overcoming a tenacious Grizzlies side that held an eleven-point lead during play. Portland's defensive efforts were highlighted by seven blocks and twelve steals, contributing to their overall efficiency rating of 123. On offense, they managed to put up fifty points in the paint and capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-eight points off them.

Portland's bench made significant contributions with twenty-two bench points, while also dominating second-chance opportunities by scoring twenty-three second-chance points from seventeen attempts. The team's free throw accuracy was notable as well; they made seventy-eight percent of their thirty-six free throws attempted.

The Grizzlies fought hard despite falling short in overtime. They recorded ten blocks and eight steals but had an efficiency rating slightly lower than that of Portland at 119. Memphis was strong inside with sixty-four points in the paint and showed prowess from fast breaks, scoring twenty-six fast break points from thirteen attempts.

Both teams were evenly matched when it came to rebounds; however, Portland edged out Memphis with fifty-eight total rebounds compared to sixty for Memphis. The Trail Blazers also had fewer turnovers (fourteen) than the Grizzlies (seventeen), which proved crucial in such a tight game.

As fans look ahead after this nail-biting encounter, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Memphis Grizzlies once again at Moda Center on November 6th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. Fans can catch all the action live on ROOT Sports NW or BSSE depending on their location.