Grant scores 23 points to help Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies, 135-115

Portland snaps six-game losing streak with blowout win over Memphis

Feb. 7, 2026 at 5:47am

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Jerami Grant scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday night. Eight Portland players finished in double figures as the team led by as many as 30 points in the second half. The Grizzlies were adjusting to a major trade deadline deal that sent several key players to the Utah Jazz.

Why it matters

The win ends a difficult stretch for the Trail Blazers, who had lost six straight games. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are trying to integrate new players after a significant trade that shook up their roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The details

Jerami Grant led the way for Portland with 23 points, while Jrue Holiday added 20 points and 7 assists. The Blazers pulled away in the second half after the game was tied at halftime. For Memphis, Cam Spencer had 18 points off the bench and GG Jackson II scored 15, but the team was without star Ja Morant, who missed his eighth straight game due to a left elbow injury.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 8, 2026 in Portland.

The players

Jerami Grant

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored a team-high 23 points in the win.

Ja Morant

The star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who missed his eighth straight game due to a left elbow injury.

Scotty Pippen Jr.

The Grizzlies guard who made his first start of the season after recovering from toe surgery, scoring 13 points and dishing out 6 assists.

Scoot Henderson

The Trail Blazers guard who made his season debut after recovering from a left hamstring injury, contributing 11 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds.

Georges Niang

The forward acquired by the Grizzlies in a trade deadline deal with the Utah Jazz.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 8, 2026 in Portland.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Trail Blazers' ability to bounce back from a tough losing streak, while the Grizzlies are still adjusting to a major roster shakeup ahead of the trade deadline.