- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
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The Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) are set to clash with the Memphis Grizzlies (4-0) at the Moda Center this Thursday.
In their last matchup, the Grizzlies triumphed over the Jazz, winning 110-105. Memphis recorded a total of 29 personal fouls, whereas Utah committed 21. The Grizzlies made 10 of their 33 attempts from beyond the arc. Utah shot 76.0% from the free-throw line, successfully sinking 19 of 25 attempts. They also collected 49 rebounds (14 offensive, 35 defensive) along with 4 blocks. Utah had 25 assists and 3 steals during the game. Defensively, Memphis allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, hitting 38 of 92 attempts. The Grizzlies registered 26 assists and forced 14 turnovers, securing 5 steals. Memphis grabbed a total of 42 rebounds, including 6 offensive. At the charity stripe, they capitalized by nailing 20 of 22 shots for a stellar 90.9% conversion rate. Overall, Memphis posted a shooting percentage of 43.5% (37 of 85) and made 16 out of 37 from three-point territory.
Cedric Coward was a standout performer in this contest. He achieved a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field, recording 3 assists and pulling down 11 rebounds in 31 minutes, contributing 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting.
Entering this game, Memphis boasts an impressive 4-0 record this season. They are averaging 116.8 points per game (ranking 11th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.4%. From behind the arc, the Grizzlies shoot 39.3% (59 of 150), and they excel at free-throw shooting, hitting 82.8%. As a collective unit, Memphis averages 49.5 rebounds per game and has distributed 100 assists this season, placing them 14th in the NBA in assists per game. However, they are also averaging 17 turnovers and 26.8 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Grizzlies force 16.3 turnovers per game while averaging 24.3 personal fouls. They rank 11th in the league for assists allowed, yielding 93 assists this season. Defensively, Memphis allows opponents a field goal percentage of 43.9% (151 of 344) and concedes 43.0 rebounds per game, alongside 32.4% shooting from three-point range. They currently rank 7th in points allowed per game (107.0).
In their previous game, the Trail Blazers secured a 136-129 victory against the Lakers. They allowed Los Angeles to grab 31 rebounds overall, 6 of which were offensive. Portland made 39.5% of their three-point attempts, netting 17 of 43, and shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, converting 22 of 30 attempts. The Trail Blazers permitted the Lakers to hit 45 of 80 field goal attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 56.3% in the game. By the end of the contest, Portland was shooting 46 out of 78 from the field for a solid 59.0% shooting rate, and they managed to hit 18 of 36 shots from three-point distance (50.0%). The Lakers racked up 29 personal fouls, sending Portland to the free-throw line for 41 attempts. Portland also committed 14 turnovers while registering 5 steals and pulling down 31 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 38 in the game.
Deni Avdija was instrumental for the Trail Blazers, scoring 23 points and providing 9 assists in his 33 minutes on the floor. He hit 8 of 15 attempts, showing a field goal percentage of 53.3%, along with collecting 4 rebounds.
This season, Portland stands at 3-0. Offensively, the Trail Blazers are shooting an impressive 51.1% from the floor, ranking them 2nd in the league. They have recorded 388 points in total, averaging 129.3 points per game while pulling down 46.3 rebounds each game. They are also proficient in assists with 30.7 per game, ranking 2nd in the league, but have an average of 13.7 turnovers per game. Portland commits 20.7 personal fouls per game and has shot 70.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers allow 29.5% shooting from three-point range (31 of 105) and opponents convert 80.7% of their free throw attempts. They give up 21.0 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 1st in the league, respectively. Portland’s defense allows 110.7 points per game, ranking them 10th in the league for points allowed. They are successful in forcing 15.0 turnovers per game while letting opponents shoot 45.9% from the field (14th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Memphis
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