The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 100-92 Monday night at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies started the game strong, leading 19-10 with 4:20 remaining in the first quarter. However, Portland would outscore the Grizzlies 32-10 in the first and second quarters over a 11:37 stretch and push the score to 42-29.
Mario Chalmers led the Grizzlies with a season-high 21 points and six assists on 7-of-12 shooting while Marc Gasol posted his eighth double-double of the season with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Tyreke Evans contributed 20 points off the bench, scoring 16 in the first half.