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Boozer’s Triple-Double Powers Grizzlies Past Trail Blazers
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Core Event
On October 30, 2026 the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124–103 at the Moda Center. Rookie forward Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double (18 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists), giving Memphis a 5-0 start to the season and leaving the team as one of only two unbeaten squads alongside the Houston Rockets. Portland’s former star Ja Morant exited in the fourth quarter with a left hamstring injury after posting 14 points and three assists.
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Background & Context
The Grizzlies entered the season after trading longtime guard Ja Morant in June 2026 and selecting Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick. Early expectations labeled Memphis a rebuilding club, yet the team quickly defied projections by stringing together five straight victories. Portland, meanwhile, began the year 3-0 before suffering its first loss against the visiting Grizzlies.
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Key Figures & Groups
- Cameron Boozer – Memphis forward, No. 3 overall pick, posted a triple-double.
- Isaiah Stewart – Memphis reserve, contributed 18 points.
- Ja Morant – Portland guard, former Grizzlies star, left with hamstring injury.
- Deni Avdija – Portland forward, game-high 24 points, nine rebounds, seven assists.
- Zach Edey – Memphis center, commented on team effort.
- Micah Nori – Portland head coach, addressed shooting struggles.
- Tuomas Iisalo – Memphis head coach, highlighted balanced scoring.
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Timeline
- October 30, 2026 – Game played; halftime tied 58-58; Grizzlies outscored Portland 66-45 in the second half to seal the win.
- October 31 (scheduled) – Portland travels to Utah for a matchup with the Jazz; Memphis hosts Sacramento.
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Data & Statistics
- Memphis posted 124 points on 44 % shooting (22-50) and 37.5 % from three (9-24).
- Portland shot 45.8 % overall (22-48) but only 26.9 % from three (7-26).
- Eight Grizzlies players reached double figures; Boozer (18-12-12), Stewart, Coward, Edey, and others.
- Portland’s leading scorer was Avdija with 24 points, while Morant added 14 before his injury.
- Rebounding: Memphis 54, Portland 45.
- Turnovers: Portland 16, Memphis 10.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm going to keep going. Season just started, we've got 77 more (games) -- so a lot more to come.” — Isaiah Stewart
- “It was good to see him; how happy and joyful he is,” — Jaren Jackson
- “I’m proud of the way our team played,” — Zach Edey
- “I’m not a big grudge guy or anything like that,” — Blazers. Portland’s Ja Morant
- “We've been very fortunate because it's been a lot of good tape,” — Micah Nori, head coach
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What’s Next
Portland’s next contest is slated for October 31 against the Utah Jazz. Memphis will seek its sixth straight win on the same night when it hosts the Sacramento Kings.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Boozer’s historical ranking for the triple-double: France 24 cites him as the second-youngest player ever to achieve the feat, while Commercial Appeal describes him as the youngest power forward and youngest Grizzlies player to do so. No definitive league-wide verification is provided in the available reports.