Desmond Bane scored 30 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and provided five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 112-100 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA last night. Jaren Jackson added 27 points and collected seven rebounds, helping Memphis secure its first win of the current season and ending a six-game losing streak that began the season. The six consecutive losses were the worst start for the Grizzlies since the 2002-2003 season, when they lost their first 13 games. Memphis won after overcoming a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
Thanks to 30 points from Scottie Barnes, the Toronto Raptors won on the road against the San Antonio Spurs 123-116 in overtime. Toronto's victory came after they dominated the game in the fourth quarter and overtime, with Barnes shining in the second half, scoring 25 points. Barnes also grabbed 11 rebounds. Keldon Johnson was San Antonio's top scorer with 26 points, while his teammate Zach Collins added 21 points and secured 11 rebounds, which were not enough to avoid defeat.
In other games last night, the Phoenix Suns won on the road against the Detroit Pistons 120-106, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-104. The Dallas Mavericks also triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
