Halftime Report
Fortunes could also be turning round for the Path Blazers after dropping 9 in a row. They’ve jumped out to a 51-45 lead towards the Grizzlies.
The Path Blazers got here into the recreation with some additional motivation after the defeat they had been dealt the final time these two groups confronted off. We’ll see in the event that they’re capable of flip the script or if it will simply be extra of the identical.
Who’s Enjoying
Portland Path Blazers @ Memphis Grizzlies
Present Information: Portland 15-42, Memphis 20-39
How To Watch
- When: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- The place: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports activities SouthEast Memphis
- Observe: CBS Sports App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt without spending a dime. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Ticket Value: $1.87
What to Know
The Path Blazers have loved a seven-game homestand however will quickly must mud off their highway jerseys. They’ll sq. off towards the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday at FedExForum. Provided that each groups suffered a loss of their final recreation, they each have just a little additional motivation heading into this recreation.
The defenses reigned supreme when the Path Blazers and the Warmth performed on Tuesday, rewarding bettors who took the chance on the low 212.5-point over/underneath. Portland took a 106-96 hit to the loss column by the hands of the Warmth. The Path Blazers obtained off to an early lead (up 15 with 3:56 left within the first quarter), however sadly they weren’t capable of preserve that momentum.
Jerami Grant put forth an excellent effort for the dropping facet as he scored 24 factors together with seven rebounds and 6 assists. He did not assist the Path Blazers’ trigger all that a lot towards the Hornets on Sunday however the identical cannot be mentioned for this match. Much less useful for the Path Blazers was Kris Murray’s abysmal 0-5 three-point taking pictures.
Although they misplaced, the Path Blazers smashed the offensive glass and completed the sport with 15 offensive rebounds (they’re ranked fifth in offensive rebounds per recreation general). They simply outclassed their opponents in that division because the Warmth solely pulled down six offensive rebounds.
In the meantime, the Grizzlies’ latest tough patch obtained a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight defeat. They fell 110-101 to Minnesota. The Grizzlies have struggled towards the Timberwolves just lately, as their contest on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive misplaced matchup.
Jaren Jackson Jr. put forth an excellent effort for the dropping facet as he dropped a double-double on 33 factors and 13 rebounds. He did not assist the Grizzlies’ trigger all that a lot towards the Nets on Monday however the identical cannot be mentioned for this match.
Portland has not been sharp just lately because the group’s misplaced 11 of their final 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent of their 15-42 report this season. As for Memphis, they dropped their report right down to 20-39 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the highway.
The Path Blazers are hoping to beat the chances on Friday, because the specialists assume they’re headed for a loss. This contest won’t be the perfect time to wager them towards the unfold since they’ve let bettors down the final seven instances they’ve performed.
The Path Blazers got here up brief towards the Grizzlies when the groups final performed again in November of 2023, falling 112-100. Can the Path Blazers avenge their defeat or is historical past doomed to repeat itself? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.
Odds
Memphis is a slight 1.5-point favourite towards Portland, in accordance with the newest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Grizzlies as a 2.5-point favourite.
The oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and set the over/underneath low at 208.5 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
Portland has gained 6 out of their final 10 video games towards Memphis.
- Nov 05, 2023 – Memphis 112 vs. Portland 100
- Nov 03, 2023 – Portland 115 vs. Memphis 113
- Apr 04, 2023 – Memphis 119 vs. Portland 109
- Feb 01, 2023 – Portland 122 vs. Memphis 112
- Nov 02, 2022 – Memphis 111 vs. Portland 106
- Feb 16, 2022 – Portland 123 vs. Memphis 119
- Dec 19, 2021 – Portland 105 vs. Memphis 100
- Dec 15, 2021 – Memphis 113 vs. Portland 103
- Oct 27, 2021 – Portland 116 vs. Memphis 96
- Apr 28, 2021 – Portland 130 vs. Memphis 109
