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Holiday, Grant Lead Blazers Past Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday had 35 points and 11 assists, Jerami Grant added 30 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated Memphis 122-114.

The Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with the win, improving to 30-33 in their push to qualify for the postseason. Portland outscored Memphis 24-19 in the final nine minutes to seal the victory.

Memphis got double-figure scoring from seven players, including Jaylen Wells with 24 points and GG Jackson with 20, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies lost their second straight and for the ninth time in 12 games, with Ja Morant missing his 18th consecutive game due to a left elbow injury.