Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr., left, and Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija collide during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 31 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Anfernee Simons added 22 points for the Blazers, who led by 21 in the third quarter and never trailed.
Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 20 points.
Portland moved within two games of the Dallas Mavericks for 10th place in the Western Conference and the final spot in the play-in tournament.