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(NBA) Portland vs. Memphis,
Total: 205.00 | -110.00 Over
Result: Win
Total: 205.00 | -110.00 Over
Result: Win
The set-up: The 12-11 Trail Blazers lost 115-107 in Milwaukee last night, just the second defeat in the team's last six games. However, the Trail Blazers dropped to 5-7 on the road this season, as they continue a six-game road trip tonight in Memphis against the 15-8 Grizzlies. Memphis has been shorthanded for some time now but through it all, the Grizzlies have won four in a row and 10 of 13.
Portland: The Blazers saw the end of a three-game win streak last night in Milwaukee, as they allowed the Bucks to shoot 51.9 percent from the floor, including 10 for 24 from three-point range. Portland was outscored 34-18 in the third quarter and then committed nine, fourth-quarter turnovers with Milwaukee adding another 30 points. "We're not a really good team right now," Portland head coach Terry Stotts told the media afterward. "We're finding our way." Don't blame PG Damian Lillard, who continued his offensive tear with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. He's averaging 28.0-5.0-5.on the season, teamed with backcourt mate C.J. McCollum (22.0-3.7-3.8), who matched his career high with 37 points in 100-94 Portland win on Nov. 6 in Memphis. Portland's problem has been finding a third or fourth scoring option plus a defense which has allowed 112.5 PPG, to rank 28th.
Memphis: The Grizzlies have been ravaged by injuries. Veteran PG Mike Conley is out for at least another month with a lower back injury, SF Chandler Parsons has been out since Nov. 18 with a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for at least another week plus reserves like SF James Ennis (calf), SG Vince Carter (hip) and PF Brandan Wright (ankle) are also sidelined. Veteran PF Zach Randolph just returned to the team Tuesday after a seven-game absence following the death of his mother on Thanksgiving Day. He came off the bench for 12 points and 14 rebounds in a 96-91 victory over Philadelphia. The Grizzlies may be winning but they struggle offensively, averaging 98.0 PPG (26th) on 42.2% shooting (29th). Defense has been the key, allowing 98.4 PPG (4th) on 43.7% shooting (6th).
The pick: The Grizzlies are getting used to playing with Conley and allow 14.1 points less per game than the Blazers. In 12 home games so far this season, Memphis allows a modest 95.0 PPG. Despite McCollum's 37-point outburst the last time Portland visited Memphis (11/6), that game stayed under 200 points (194) and that makes the Under a 10* play here.
Portland: The Blazers saw the end of a three-game win streak last night in Milwaukee, as they allowed the Bucks to shoot 51.9 percent from the floor, including 10 for 24 from three-point range. Portland was outscored 34-18 in the third quarter and then committed nine, fourth-quarter turnovers with Milwaukee adding another 30 points. "We're not a really good team right now," Portland head coach Terry Stotts told the media afterward. "We're finding our way." Don't blame PG Damian Lillard, who continued his offensive tear with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. He's averaging 28.0-5.0-5.on the season, teamed with backcourt mate C.J. McCollum (22.0-3.7-3.8), who matched his career high with 37 points in 100-94 Portland win on Nov. 6 in Memphis. Portland's problem has been finding a third or fourth scoring option plus a defense which has allowed 112.5 PPG, to rank 28th.
Memphis: The Grizzlies have been ravaged by injuries. Veteran PG Mike Conley is out for at least another month with a lower back injury, SF Chandler Parsons has been out since Nov. 18 with a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for at least another week plus reserves like SF James Ennis (calf), SG Vince Carter (hip) and PF Brandan Wright (ankle) are also sidelined. Veteran PF Zach Randolph just returned to the team Tuesday after a seven-game absence following the death of his mother on Thanksgiving Day. He came off the bench for 12 points and 14 rebounds in a 96-91 victory over Philadelphia. The Grizzlies may be winning but they struggle offensively, averaging 98.0 PPG (26th) on 42.2% shooting (29th). Defense has been the key, allowing 98.4 PPG (4th) on 43.7% shooting (6th).
The pick: The Grizzlies are getting used to playing with Conley and allow 14.1 points less per game than the Blazers. In 12 home games so far this season, Memphis allows a modest 95.0 PPG. Despite McCollum's 37-point outburst the last time Portland visited Memphis (11/6), that game stayed under 200 points (194) and that makes the Under a 10* play here.
