Holiday & Grant Torch Grizzlies Again as Blazers Finish Season Sweep in Memphis
Portland Trail Blazers stayed in control of the Western play‑in race with a 122–114 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies, powered by a vintage 35‑point, 11‑assist night from Jrue Holiday and 30 more from Jerami Grant. For Sportsphere24, it was another example of Portland’s veteran core calmly handling a young Grizzlies team that just can’t solve them this season.
Holiday and Grant do the heavy lifting
Jrue Holiday was the engine, going for 35 points on 13‑of‑21 shooting with 11 assists, while turning the ball over just once. He repeatedly punished Memphis in pick‑and‑roll, snaking into the lane for floaters, pull‑ups and tough finishes at the rim. When the Grizzlies sent extra help, Holiday slipped pocket passes to bigs or kicked out to shooters to keep Portland’s offense humming.
Jerami Grant matched that star level with 30 points of his own, attacking mismatches, living at the foul line and drilling timely jumpers. He thrived as a secondary creator, attacking closeouts that Holiday created and punishing Memphis whenever they tried to switch smaller defenders onto him. Between them, Holiday and Grant combined for 65 points and were directly involved in most of Portland’s late‑game buckets.
Blazers’ offense stays a step ahead
Portland shot efficiently all night, hitting 50% from the field and 40% from three while getting to the line often enough to keep the scoreboard moving. Holiday and Grant were joined in double figures by supporting pieces who picked their spots—Matas Buzelis, Deandre Ayton and others chipped in with cuts, put‑backs and spot‑up threes whenever Memphis overcommitted to the stars.
The Blazers also protected the ball, finishing with a modest turnover count despite Holiday having it in his hands constantly. That ball security meant the Grizzlies rarely got the kind of live‑ball steals and transition chances that fuel their best runs. Whenever Memphis did string together a few stops, Portland responded with a composed half‑court possession that ended in a good look for Holiday or Grant.
Grizzlies hang around behind GG Jackson and company
Memphis didn’t simply roll over. Young forward GG Jackson led the way with aggressive scoring, attacking from the wing and hitting threes to keep the Grizzlies within range. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells added offense of their own, as Memphis repeatedly climbed back from double‑digit deficits to make it a two‑possession game.
But the home side never quite found enough defensive resistance to flip the script. Each time the Grizzlies got within striking distance, a blown rotation or missed box‑out opened the door for Portland to answer—often via a Holiday pull‑up or Grant drive. The final 122–114 margin reflects a game where Memphis was competitive, but spent 48 minutes chasing.
Portland’s sweep and what it means
This win completed a season sweep for the Blazers, who also beat Memphis 135–115 and 122–115 in a back‑to‑back set in early February. Portland has now scored at least 122 in three straight meetings with the Grizzlies, underscoring just how comfortably their offense matches up against Memphis’ schemes. At 29–32, the Blazers remain ninth in the West and firmly in the play‑in mix, with Holiday and Grant proving they can still control big games when it matters.
Memphis, 22–36 after the loss, continues a season defined by effort and flashes from young players but not enough consistency on either end. GG Jackson’s scoring and the development of other prospects are real positives, but their inability to get key stops against veteran stars like Holiday and Grant shows the gap they still need to close. From a Sportsphere24 lens, this matchup has turned into a litmus test: Portland’s experience and execution are simply ahead of where this version of the Grizzlies is right now.