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MEM vs POR

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MEMMemphis Grizzlies

Scheduled

Thu, Oct 29 · 22:00New York time (ET)

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PORPortland Trail Blazers

MEMLast game’s starters

Previous game onlyOct 16 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
GuardTy Jerome
ForwardKris Murray
CenterZach Edey
GuardCedric Coward
ForwardCameron Boozer
Starters from Oct 16. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

PORLast game’s starters

Previous game onlyOct 16 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
GuardDamian Lillard
GuardJa Morant
ForwardDeni Avdija
ForwardToumani Camara
CenterDonovan Clingan
Starters from Oct 16. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

Updated Oct 18, 14:59 ET

No verified injury update yet.

Facts before the game

Memphis Grizzlies

Rest before this game: 2 days

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 2 different fives in 2 games · current five 1 in a row

Starting fives, last 2 games

Oct 16vs CHAW 116–98Ty JeromeKris MurraynewZach EdeyCedric CowardCameron BoozerIn: Kris MurrayOut: Jaylen Wells
Oct 9at CHIW 104–100Ty JeromeZach EdeyJaylen WellsCedric CowardCameron BoozerFirst game in our records

Games before Oct 29, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

Portland Trail Blazers

Rest before this game: 1 day

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 3 different fives in 3 games · current five 1 in a row

Starting fives, last 3 games

Oct 16at GSWL 118–128Damian LillardJa MorantnewDeni AvdijaToumani CamaraDonovan ClinganIn: Ja MorantOut: Scoot Henderson
Oct 13at SACW 110–98Damian LillardnewDeni AvdijaScoot HendersonnewToumani CamaraDonovan ClinganIn: Scoot Henderson, Damian LillardOut: Jrue Holiday, Ja Morant
Oct 12vs London LionsW 119–66Jrue HolidayJa MorantDeni AvdijaToumani CamaraDonovan ClinganFirst game in our records

Games before Oct 29, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

From both locker rooms

team

Dundon says keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland is the priority

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon met with Portland officials after a preseason game as the sides continued talks on Moda Center renovations and a new 20-year lease. The negotiations had been tense earlier this summer, but the tone now appears calmer.

Source: NBC Sports · Oct 17, 2:35 PM ET

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rotation

Warriors close preseason with Curry, bench surge and lineup questions

Golden State finished its preseason Saturday with a 128-118 win over Portland, as Stephen Curry scored 20 points and Draymond Green added seven points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. The Warriors’ bench also outscored the Trail Blazers 61-47 in the finale.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Oct 16, 5:54 PM ET

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