NBA · Final Recap
Memphis Slams Door With 33-Point Fourth, Ends Portland’s Streak
October 30, 2026 · 4:22 AM
Memphis turned a tied halftime score into a 124-103 win, handing Portland its first loss of the season.
Memphis beat Portland 124-103, turning a 58-58 halftime tie into a 21-point road win. The Grizzlies seized control after the break, outscoring the Blazers 33-25 in the third quarter and 33-20 in the fourth. Cameron Boozer scored 18 on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, and added 11 rebounds, 12 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Isaiah Stewart also scored 18, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, with 3 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover. Cedric Coward supplied 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three, plus 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Portland’s Deni Avdija scored 24 on 8-of-16 shooting, with 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 0 turnovers, but Memphis’ 66-45 second half settled the result.
Key Performers
Cameron Boozer (MEM): 18 PTS, 11 REB, 12 AST; 6-10 FG, 4-5 3P Isaiah Stewart (MEM): 18 PTS, 3 REB, 1 BLK; 7-10 FG, 2-4 3P Deni Avdija (POR): 24 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST; 8-16 FG
Standings Impact
Memphis improves to 5-0, while Portland takes its first loss and falls to 3-1.
DYMA Insight
Both teams entered undefeated and ranked No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the power index. Memphis turned a dead-even first half into a 21-point final margin by winning the second half by 21.