The Memphis Grizzlies, fresh off a two-game winning streak but reeling from a blockbuster trade sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, face the Portland Trail Blazers in the first of a back-to-back series. Portland aims to snap a six-game losing skid at home, where they’ve gone 13-13 this season. This Western Conference matchup highlights Memphis’s revamped roster against Portland’s defensive struggles, but injuries on both sides could lead to a gritty, low-scoring affair.
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
- Tip-Off Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis (FDSSE), KUNP (Blazers broadcast), NBA League Pass
Moda Center has seen Portland post a 13-13 home record, but they’ve struggled lately, losing their last three at home by an average of 19 points.
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Reason | Expected Return |
| Grizzlies | Santi Aldama | Out | Right Knee Injury Management | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Brandon Clarke | Out | Right Calf Strain | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Zach Edey | Out | Left Ankle Stress Reaction | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Eric Gordon | Out | Not With Team | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Ty Jerome | Out | Right Calf Injury Management | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Ja Morant | Out | Left Elbow UCL Sprain | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Scotty Pippen Jr. | Questionable | Left Great Toe Surgery Recovery | TBD |
| Grizzlies | Kyle Anderson | Questionable | Illness | TBD |
| Trail Blazers | Deni Avdija | Questionable | Low Back Strain | TBD |
| Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson | Probable | Left Hamstring Tear | N/A |
| Trail Blazers | Damian Lillard | Out | Left Achilles Tendon Injury Management | Season |
| Trail Blazers | Kris Murray | Out | Lumbar Strain | TBD |
| Trail Blazers | Matisse Thybulle | Out | Right Knee Tendinopathy | TBD |
Memphis, without Morant (20.1 PPG pre-injury) and the traded Jackson Jr. (21.5 PPG), relies on Ty Jerome (recent 28 PPG average) and GG Jackson (double-doubles in wins). Portland misses Lillard’s scoring (season-ending Achilles tear) but could see Avdija (15.2 PPG) return, forcing more from Shaedon Sharpe (22.5 PPG) and Donovan Clingan (10.8 RPG).
Player Matchups to Watch
- Ty Jerome (MEM) vs. Scoot Henderson (POR): Jerome (28 PPG in last win, 7 APG) steps up sans Morant, but Henderson (if probable, 14.5 PPG) could exploit Memphis’s thin backcourt with his speed.
- GG Jackson (MEM) vs. Donovan Clingan (POR): Jackson (recent 8 RPG) fills the void left by Jackson Jr., facing Clingan (15 RPG in last loss) in a rebounding battle that could control the glass.
- Cedric Coward (MEM) vs. Jerami Grant (POR): Coward provides wing depth post-trade, while Grant (23 PPG in recent loss) tests Memphis’s defense (allowing 118 PPG lately).
- Cam Spencer (MEM) vs. Shaedon Sharpe (POR): Spencer (20 PPG, 5 APG) emerges as a scorer, but Sharpe (31 PPG high) could dominate if Portland’s offense clicks.
Memphis’s depth is tested without seven key players, while Portland’s home crowd could boost their perimeter game.
Team Recent Forms
- Memphis Grizzlies: 10-17 on the road. They’ve won two straight but are 3-7 in their last 10, with a -4.2 net rating. Memphis averages 111.5 PPG recently but allows 120.8 PPG in losses.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 4 | @ SAC | W | 129-125 |
| Feb 2 | vs MIN | W | 137-128 |
| Jan 31 | vs MIN | L | 114-131 |
| Jan 29 | @ NOP | L | 106-114 |
| Jan 27 | vs CHA | L | 97-112 |
- Portland Trail Blazers: 13-13 at home. They’re on a six-game losing streak and 1-9 in their last 10, with a -8.5 net rating. Portland averages 110.2 PPG but has defensive woes (allowing 124.8 PPG in skid).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 4 | vs PHO | L | 125-130 |
| Feb 2 | vs CLE | L | 111-130 |
| Jan 31 | @ NYK | L | 97-127 |
| Jan 28 | @ WAS | L | 111-115 |
| Jan 26 | @ BOS | L | 94-102 |
Memphis’s recent wins show offensive spark (133 PPG average), while Portland’s losses highlight rebounding issues (outrebounded by 12 per game).
Series History
Portland leads the all-time series 60-49, but Memphis has won three of the last four meetings, including a 119-96 victory on Dec. 7, 2025. Recent games average 215.5 points, with the Under hitting in seven of the last eight at Moda Center. Memphis holds a 4-1 playoff edge from their 2015 first-round series.
Betting Trends
- Key Trends:
- Grizzlies: 21-28 ATS overall; 3-8 ATS as 7.5+ underdogs; Over in 6 of last 10 road games.
- Trail Blazers: 27-24 ATS; 0-3 ATS as 7.5+ favorites; Under in 17 of last 24 games (+9.3 units ROI).
- Series: Under in 13 of last 17 meetings (including 7-1 at Moda Center); Grizzlies 5-5 ATS in last 10 vs. Portland.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies 232.5
Portland Trail Blazers – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, February 5, 2026
