Grizzlies Beat Trail Blazers 124-103 as Boozer Posts Triple-Double

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Moda Center, led by Cameron Boozer’s triple-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Memphis turned a tied halftime score into a comfortable road victory by outscoring Portland 66-45 over the final two quarters.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Teams Finish Even at 25-25

Neither team established an advantage on the scoreboard through the opening period. Memphis and Portland each scored 25 points, setting up a closely matched first half.

Second Quarter: Offenses Improve, Halftime Tie Holds

Both teams increased their scoring to 33 points in the second quarter, leaving the game tied 58-58 at halftime. Portland had matched Memphis through 24 minutes, but the Grizzlies maintained that offensive output longer.

Third Quarter: Memphis Moves Ahead 91-83

The Grizzlies scored another 33 points while holding the Trail Blazers to 25. That eight-point difference gave Memphis a 91-83 lead entering the fourth quarter and provided the first separation in the period-ending scores.

Fourth Quarter: Grizzlies Extend the Margin

Memphis delivered its third consecutive 33-point quarter, while Portland managed 20 points. The Grizzlies outscored the hosts by 13 in the final period to complete a 21-point victory without overtime.

Key Performers

• Cameron Boozer, Memphis: Led the Grizzlies in points, rebounds and assists with 18, 11 and 12, respectively. His triple-double anchored a balanced team performance.
• Deni Avdija, Portland: Led all scorers with 24 points and also paced the Trail Blazers with nine rebounds and seven assists.
• Memphis supporting production: With its leading scorer contributing 18 of 124 points, the rest of the Grizzlies combined for 106 points. Memphis finished with 32 assists on 47 made field goals.

NerdSports Stat: Memphis made six more 3-pointers than Portland, an 18-point difference from beyond the arc equivalent to 85.7% of the final 21-point margin.

Game Analysis: Shooting and Second-Half Consistency Separate Memphis

The biggest contrast came from long range. Memphis made 18 of 42 3-point attempts, shooting 42.9%, while Portland finished 12 of 49 for 24.5%. The Trail Blazers attempted seven more threes but made six fewer, a substantial efficiency gap.

Memphis also held advantages in overall shooting, rebounding and assists. The Grizzlies shot 46.1% from the field compared with Portland’s 40.7%, collected 54 rebounds to the Trail Blazers’ 45, and recorded 32 assists against 22. Boozer supplied 12 of those Memphis assists while also leading his team on the boards.

Portland generated more free-throw opportunities, going 17 of 26, but left nine points at the line. Memphis converted all 12 of its attempts. The hosts gained five points at the stripe overall, but that advantage could not offset the differences elsewhere.

The quarter totals show how decisively the game changed after halftime. Memphis maintained its 33-point pace in both remaining periods, while Portland’s output fell to 25 and then 20. The Grizzlies paired steady scoring with a much stronger second-half defensive result.

Closing Context: Memphis Remains Unbeaten

Memphis improved to 5-0 overall and 4-0 on the road, extending its unbeaten start in the Western Conference. Portland fell to 3-1 overall and 1-1 at home. Both teams return to action Monday, November 2: the Grizzlies face the New Orleans Pelicans at 5:00 p.m. PST, and the Trail Blazers host the Denver Nuggets at 6:00 p.m. PST.

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