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Grizzlies start 5-0 with 124-103 win over Blazers

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103, moving to a 5-0 record.
Cameron Boozer recorded his first triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, the league’s second-youngest ever.
Ja Morant scored 14 points and three assists before leaving in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury.
Eight Grizzlies scored double figures, with Isaiah Stewart contributing 18 points off the bench.

History

In 1995-96 the Chicago Bulls became the first NBA team to win 70 regular-season games, finishing 72-10 and capturing the championship after a 5-0 start. That dominance set a template linking strong openings to playoff runs and rising franchise value. The Memphis Grizzlies mirrored the pattern in 2024, opening 5-0 with Cameron Boozer’s 18-12-12 triple-double, suggesting a trajectory toward playoff positioning and market growth.

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In 1995-96 the Chicago Bulls became the first NBA team to win 70 regular-season games, finishing 72-10 and capturing the championship after a 5-0 start. That dominance set a template linking strong openings to playoff runs and rising franchise value. The Memphis Grizzlies mirrored the pattern in 2024, opening 5-0 with Cameron Boozer’s 18-12-12 triple-double, suggesting a trajectory toward playoff positioning and market growth.

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