Dec 7, 2025
🏀 Game Recap: Blazers 108, Grizzlies 104
Scoot Henderson delivered one of his best all-around performances of the season, dropping 29 points with fearless late-game shot-making as the Blazers edged the Grizzlies in a gritty showdown. For beginners: Portland closed stronger and trusted their young star. For die-hard fans: The Blazers’ late switch-heavy defense, Scoot’s hesitation bursts, and Deandre Ayton’s interior activity disrupted Memphis’ flow and flipped the game in the final minutes.
🔥 First Quarter — Memphis Starts Strong
Ja Morant attacked the rim early with high-speed drives.
Desmond Bane knocked down rhythm threes.
Portland stayed close thanks to Scoot’s early aggression.
🔥 Second Quarter — Blazers Bench Swings Momentum
Anfernee Simons sparked a scoring run off the bench.
Ayton controlled the glass and created second-chance points.
Memphis’ offense slowed as Portland tightened perimeter defense.
🔥 Third Quarter — Back-and-Forth Battle
Both teams traded leads multiple times.
Morant pushed pace, but Blazers matched with transition buckets.
Jerami Grant hit big midrange shots to keep Portland steady.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Scoot Puts the Game Away
Scoot Henderson hit a clutch step-back three and two tough drives late.
Blazers forced Morant into contested jumpers in crunch time.
Ayton secured the final rebound as Portland closed out a hard-earned win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Is Scoot Henderson finally turning the corner into star territory, or do the Blazers still need a veteran closer to win consistently?
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