Cameron Boozer Posts First Triple-Double as Grizzlies Stay Unbeaten
Rookie Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double to help the Memphis Grizzlies maintain their undefeated record with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Cameron Boozer achieved his first career triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-103 road triumph against the Portland Trail Blazers. With this win, the Grizzlies improved their record to 5-0 at the start of the season.
Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double as the Memphis Grizzlies pushed their record to 5-0.
Isaiah Stewart matched Boozer with 18 points off the bench, while Cedric Coward posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Zach Edey contributed 13 points, and GG Jackson added 12 points for Memphis. Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, and Quinten Post each scored 10 points. The visiting team dominated the second half, outscoring Portland 66-45 after the teams were tied at halftime. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Ja Morant scored 14 points before leaving in the fourth quarter with a left hamstring injury. Damian Lillard managed nine points on 3-of-13 shooting for Portland.
In other action, the New Orleans Pelicans secured their first win of the campaign by defeating the visiting Sacramento Kings 132-120. Jeremiah Fears and Zion Williamson each scored 22 points for New Orleans, with Fears adding a career-best 13 assists. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr led Sacramento with a season-best 34 points, while De'Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points apiece. Trey Murphy III chipped in 19 points and Herbert Jones added 16 for the victorious Pelicans.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks halted a three-legged losing slide by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111. Onyeka Okongwu anchored the hosts with a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins added 20 points from the bench and Jalen Johnson scored 17. Nickeil Alexander-Walker secured the outcome by sinking two critical free throws in the final seconds. Cleveland relied on a season-high 24 points from James Harden and 22 points from Donovan Mitchell as they fell short.