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Grant, Clingan Fuel Blazers’ Late Rally to Sweep Back-to-Back vs. Grizzlies

A lopsided second-chance margin powered Portland's finish.

Overview

  • Portland erased a second-half deficit and outscored Memphis 34-19 in the fourth quarter to secure a second straight home win over the Grizzlies.
  • Jerami Grant scored 29 points on six 3-pointers, drilling two corner threes in the closing minutes to seal the result.
  • Donovan Clingan posted 20 points and 19 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, driving a 14-5 edge on the glass and a 24-4 advantage in second-chance points.
  • Jrue Holiday added 21 points with four 3s, while Caleb Love delivered 17 off the bench and, along with Vit Krejci and Toumani Camara, hit key fourth-quarter shots during the comeback.
  • Memphis received career-best scoring from reserves Olivier-Maxence Prosper (25, 7 threes) and Javon Small (22), as both teams navigated short-handed rotations; Portland hosts Philadelphia next.