Damian Lillard got things started early, hitting a three-pointer that prompted a Memphis timeout less than two minutes into the game:
During the timeout, Utah’s victory over Minnesota went final, clinching a playoff spot of the Blazers!
Portland kept the momentum and jumped out to an early 19-7 lead. In the process, CJ McCollum showed off his fancy footwork.
And a no-look slam for Evan Turner! The Blazers were rolling early on.
Portland held a 32-24 lead after one, a lead that would’ve been larger had Dillon Brooks not hit this 40-footer at the buzzer:
Second Quarter
Memphis started the second quarter on a 12-5 run cutting the lead to three, forcing a Terry Stotts timeout.