Trail Blazers Overcome Grizzlies 115-113 in Overtime, Memphis Remains Winless in NBA Season
Trail Blazers secure third consecutive victory with Jerami Grant's 26 points in game opener for both teams in the NBA's In-Season Tournament, Grizzlies suffer worst opening-season losing streak since 2002-03.
- Jerami Grant led the victory for the Portland Trail Blazers with 26 points, including a critical 3-pointer in overtime, against the Memphis Grizzlies in the game opener of the NBA's In-Season Tournament.
- The Grizzlies continued their worst opening-season losing streak since 2002-03 with their sixth straight loss, spearheaded by Desmond Bane's effort of 33 points and eight rebounds.
- Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe stood out with a pair of clutch free throws and a vital block that escalated the game to overtime; despite fighting a cold, he finished with 22 points.
- The Blazers secured their third consecutive victory, while the Grizzlies remain the NBA's only winless team this season.
- Both the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers are in West Group A for the new tournament, with their games counting towards regular-season records.