Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Memphis Grizzlies (0-6) will be trying to snap their three-game road losing streak when they face the Portland Trailblazers (3-3) on Sunday night. The game will be played at Moda Center and it is scheduled to begin at 9 PM. ET.

The Grizzlies are coming off a 115-113 loss to the Trailblazers in the first round of the In-Season Tournament as 3.5-point favorites.

Portland is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Memphis.

Grizzlies Trying To Pick Up First Win

The Grizzlies are off to a poor start this season after losing their first six games without star guard Ja Morant and center Steven Adams (knee). They almost picked up their first win of the season when they played the Blazers on Friday night, but a pair of clutch free throws and a block by Shaedon Sharpe sent the game to overtime where they eventually lost by two points. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win on Sunday, which will be their first of the season.

Memphis is averaging 107.7 points per game. They scored 113 points in their last game, making 49 percent of their field goals and 28.6 percent of their three-pointers.

Desmond Bane stuffed the stats sheet for the Grizzlies with 33 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and three blocks. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while David Roddy had 16 points and three rebounds.

Memphis has struggled defensively, giving up 117.5 points per game. They gave up 115 points in their last game and will have to play better if they want to win this game.

Trailblazers Going For Fourth Consecutive Win

The Trailblazers followed up their three-game losing streak by winning their last three games. They will try to keep the momentum going with another win over the Grizzlies, which will give them their fourth win in a row.

Portland is averaging 105 points per game. They scored 115 points in their last game, making 40.6 percent of their field goals and 28.1 percent of their three-pointers.

Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 26 points and eight rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 22 points and five rebounds.

Portland has played well defensively, giving up 109.3 points per game. They gave up 113 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to get the win.

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