The Trail Blazers’ current losing streak extended to five games after the Grizzlies delivered a 120-113 defeat on Sunday. The Blazers did not go quietly in this contest, though. Facing a double-digit deficit with four minutes remaining, Portland pulled within three points of Memphis in the final minute of action. In the end, Ja Morant’s 28-point night proved to be enough.
Here is a second look at how the action unfolded.
First Quarter
The Grizzlies opened the contest determined to replicate their success from Friday’s contest. Memphis turned to their breakneck pace and rushed out to a 10-2 lead in just over two minutes.