This time, motivated Trail Blazers ‘poke’ Grizzlies
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the April 28 game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) dunks the ball against Portland on April 28 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) tries to get around Portland’s Damian Lillard (0) on April 28 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) goes up for a layup on April 28 at FedExForum against Portland. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) hands the ball off to teammate Ja Morant (12) on April 28 at FedExForum in the game against Portland. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen (3) brings the ball upcourt against Portland on April 28 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives for a layup on April 28 against Portland at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow (7) goes for a layup on April 28 against Portland at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots a three against Portland at FedExForum on April 28. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) goes for a layup against Portland on April 28 at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Grizzlies hit just nine 3-pointers to the Trail Blazers’ 15, and only Jonas Valanciunas had any sort of offensive rhythm early.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.