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Holiday, Grant Lead Blazers Past Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant combined for 65 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114 on Wednesday night, ending a two-game losing streak.

The Trail Blazers (30-33) used a strong finish, outscoring Memphis 24-19 in the final nine minutes to secure the victory and continue their push for postseason qualification. Robert Williams III added 20 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

Memphis, playing the second game of a back-to-back, received 24 points from Jaylen Wells and 20 from GG Jackson but couldn't overcome the absence of Ja Morant, who missed his 18th straight game due to a left elbow injury. The Grizzlies have now lost nine of their last 12 games.