Memphis took a 3-0 series lead in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs as the Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-109 Saturday night at Moda Center in Portland. It marks the first 3-0 postseason series lead in Grizzlies franchise history. The Grizzlies have gone seven for seven against the Blazers this year.
Marc Gasol led Memphis with 25 points, 6-of-17 from the field and 13-of-14 from the line. Courtney Lee added 20 points and Nick Calathes finished with 13 points as the Grizzlies led and never looked back. The victory marked the Grizzlies seventh wire-to-wire win this season and second in this Series.