In a thrilling game, the Grizzlies initially led but lost to the Blazers in overtime, with Anfernee Simons scoring 30 points. Simons' performance was praised by Taylor Jenkins. The Blazers won 107-100 after a close regulation tie at 95-95. Portland's consistent offense in overtime secured the victory.
I haven’t been watching the Memphis-UAB game but last time I checked the score UAB was up like 20 late in the first half and now Memphis is ahead by 7 at the under-12. How did the game flip that fast?
This is Memphis' season encapsulated in one game. Down by 15 at half to up by 7 now w/ 11:39 left. Crazy, crazy stuff.
UAB | Memphis UAB’s head coach Andy Kennedy gets ejected after his team was called for traveling. UAB led by 15 at halftime😬😬 https://t.co/NCEHE7vXUn
It's ALL TIGERS right now!! 21-3 run to open the half. Andy Kennedy has been tossed. We are in front. MEM 67, UAB 64 | 2H 15:50 https://t.co/674FaPSKmD
Andy Kennedy has been tossed! 😳 https://t.co/ppfsbBWets
Tomlin scores to make it a 6-0 run to start 2nd half for Tigers. JQ motioned for crowd to get louder afterward. FedExForum is *buzzing.* Tigers' deficit down to 9 points.
Anfernee Simons shines as Trail Blazers edge past Grizzlies in thrilling OT win #AnferneeSimons #MemphisGrizzlies #PortlandTrailBlazers https://t.co/zAjFXpToW3
Taylor Jenkins on Anfernee Simons, who had 30 points tonight: "He hit some really tough shots. He had a couple breakdowns for us defensively, he hit two open ones...He's a hell of a young player with a heck of an offensive game. We've got to do a better job next time."
Anfernee Simons dropped 30 PTS to help the Trail Blazers outlast the Grizzlies in overtime! https://t.co/uohFq6d7kR
Anfernee Simons and the Blazers come out on top in OT! 🚨 https://t.co/C0elMyRYXU
Anfernee Simons took over in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies threw away a 17-point lead to fall in overtime. The Blazers come in to Memphis and win two in a row. Final: Blazers 107, Grizzlies 100. Quick story: https://t.co/WoK2RjyGkP
Dalano Banton scores on a put back layup to put Portland up 105-100 with 11.5 seconds to go. Portland has just had much more consistent offense in overtime. Grizzlies really struggled after that fourth quarter.
End of regulation: Grizzlies 95, Blazers 95. Free basketball at FedExForum.
Aaaaaand the Grizzlies turn it over. Santi Aldama was trying to find GG Jackson under the basket but he lost it out of bounds. Blazers call timeout. So now it's their chance at a buzzer-beater with 0.5 seconds to go.
Both teams faltering now. Blazers step out of bounds and turn it over, and the Grizzlies throw it back out of bounds on the ensuing inbounds play. Looked like Taylor Jenkins was trying to call timeout before the ball went off GG Jackson's hands and out of bounds.
Halftime: Grizzlies 51, Blazers 47. Good run for Memphis to take the lead into the half. Vince Williams Jr. has 15 points, GG Jackson has 12. Beginning of the third quarter was where it all went wrong last night. Let’s see if that changes here.