The Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant scored 23 points, leading the team to a dominant 135-115 victory over the Grizzlies. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Blazers, who had been on a six-game losing streak. The game, played on February 7, 2026, was the first of a two-game set between the teams, with the next match scheduled for the following night in Portland. The Blazers' victory was fueled by a strong performance from multiple players, including Jrue Holiday, who contributed 20 points and seven assists, and Cam Spencer, who scored 18 points from the bench for the Grizzlies. However, the Grizzlies' Ja Morant, who had been out with a left elbow injury, missed his eighth straight game, and the team was also adjusting to a recent trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. and others to Utah. The Blazers' victory was further highlighted by the performances of players like Scoot Henderson, who made his season debut after recovering from a hamstring injury, and Donovan Clingan, who finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds. The game also saw the Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr. make his first appearance of the season after a toe injury, contributing 13 points and six assists. Despite the Grizzlies' previous struggles, including a six-game losing streak, they managed to win their previous two games before this match. The game's outcome was decided in the third quarter when the Blazers extended their lead to 94-77 on Grant's 3-pointer, and the Grizzlies never mounted a serious challenge. The Blazers' victory was a clear demonstration of their ability to turn things around and snap their losing streak, and it sets the stage for an intriguing continuation of the series in Portland.
