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Holiday, Grant Lead Blazers Past Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday scored 35 points and Jerami Grant added 30 as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114 on Wednesday night.

The Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak despite Memphis getting double-figure scoring from seven players. Portland (30-33) is making a push to qualify for the postseason with a 24-19 scoring edge over the final nine minutes sealing the win.

Robert Williams III contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, while the Grizzlies were without Ja Morant (18th straight game missed) and Zach Edey (out for season after ankle surgery). Jaylen Wells led Memphis with 24 points in their ninth loss in 12 games.