Grizzlies hold off late Blazers rally for 111-106 win
Simons’ 31 points leads Portland
By ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press
Published: November 2, 2022, 10:19pm
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PORTLAND — Desmond Bane scored 29 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 111-106 victory on Wednesday night.
Ja Morant had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Grizzlies, who led by as many as 17 early in the fourth quarter before the Blazers mounted a comeback.
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