Zach Edey took the court as a starting center for the Grizzlies but found himself in a challenging situation right from tip-off. The game began with great expectations, as Edey matched up against Donovan Clingan of the Blazers, but as the game progressed, Edey’s role diminished. In just under 11 minutes on the floor, Edey recorded modest stats:

The Memphis Grizzlies remain the fifth seed after Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, but their margin for error is decreasing.

The Memphis Grizzlies traveled to face the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Wednesday night and the game did not go as planned. The Grizzlies got manhandled, losing 115-99 as Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija dropped 31 points,

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The Blazers have struggled defensively against good teams, sending their play-in hopes spiraling down the drain.

After a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Memphis Grizzlies are continuing their five-game road trip with their second stop in Portland to take on

Deni Avdija had 31 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Grizzlies: The Grizzlies will also feel the absence of Ja Morant, Lamar Stevens, and Zyon Pullin. Santi Aldama and Scottie Pippen Jr. are questionable, which could impact Memphis’s depth and execution on the floor. These limitations will require both teams to draw on their reserves, testing the depth of their rosters.