Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies 135-115 as Memphis plays short-handed and Morant remains sidelined

Portland pulls away after a high-scoring first quarter

The Memphis Grizzlies opened a two-game road set in Portland on Friday, February 6, 2026, with a 135-115 loss to the Trail Blazers, a result that halted Memphis’ brief momentum and ended Portland’s six-game skid.

Memphis led 36-25 after the first quarter, but the game turned decisively in the second. Portland outscored the Grizzlies 43-28 in the period, flipped the scoreboard by halftime, and then widened the margin with a 38-23 third quarter. The Trail Blazers’ advantage reached 30 points in the second half before both teams played out the final minutes.

Balanced Portland scoring and a rebound edge inside

Jerami Grant led Portland with 23 points, and Jrue Holiday added 20 points and seven assists. Portland’s attack was spread across the rotation, with eight players reaching double figures, helping the home side maintain pace even as the game’s tempo stayed high.

Portland also controlled key interior sequences. Rookie center Donovan Clingan finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, extending possessions and creating second-chance opportunities. Robert Williams III contributed 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, adding rim protection that became more influential as Portland’s lead grew.

Memphis rotation strained as Morant misses another game

The Grizzlies again played without Ja Morant, who has been out with a left elbow injury. His absence continued to shape Memphis’ offensive structure and late-clock options, particularly once Portland’s defensive pressure increased after the first quarter.

Cam Spencer led Memphis with 18 points off the bench, while GG Jackson II added 15. Memphis committed 16 turnovers, and Portland converted those mistakes into 23 points, a swing that supported the Trail Blazers’ separation during the middle quarters.

In-game injury affects Portland’s backcourt

Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe exited and did not return because of a left calf injury, finishing with two points in 14 minutes. His availability for the rematch was not immediately established.

What the game sets up next

The teams are scheduled to meet again Saturday night in Portland, offering Memphis an immediate opportunity to respond and Portland a chance to build on a win defined by second- and third-quarter control.

• Final score: Trail Blazers 135, Grizzlies 115

• Quarter-by-quarter: MEM 36-28-23-28; POR 25-43-38-29

• Key Portland leaders: Jerami Grant (23 points), Jrue Holiday (20 points, 7 assists), Donovan Clingan (13 points, 17 rebounds)

• Key Memphis leaders: Cam Spencer (18 points), GG Jackson II (15 points)

Portland’s decisive stretch came immediately after a first-quarter deficit, driven by a 43-point second quarter and sustained execution in the third.