Evan Barnes | Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Memphis Grizzlies (19-11) look for a second win over the Portland Trail Blazers in five days when the teams meet Sunday at FedExForum (5 p.m., Bally Sports Southeast)
The Grizzlies won 113-103 last Wednesday to even the season series. A win Sunday pushes their winning streak to six games, which would be their longest of the season.
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Ja Morant is out of health and safety protocols but will miss the game recovering from a sprained knee. He’s one of five Grizzlies out along with Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, Sam Merrill and Ziaire Williams.
The Trail Blazers (12-18) are still without CJ McCollum due to a collapsed right lung. Portland is just 1-11 on the road this season while the Grizzlies are 8-1 this month.
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