Yang Hansen was called for 3 fouls within 3 minutes of play; Klingen exploded with 20+19 as the Trail Blazers defeated the Grizzlies.

On February 8th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers secured a 122-115 home victory against the Grizzlies. Yang Hansen appeared for 3 minutes and 26 seconds, collected just 1 rebound, yet was penalized with 3 fouls.

For the Trail Blazers, Grant scored 29 points with 5 rebounds, Holiday contributed 21 points and 4 assists, Klingen posted 20 points, 19 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Love added 17 points and 8 assists, Krejci scored 10 points with 4 assists, Wesley had 10 points, and Yang Hansen grabbed 1 rebound; for the Grizzlies, Prosper had 25 points and 5 rebounds, Small scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Jerome put up 13 points, GG Jackson had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Lee Kyle scored 11 points with 6 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Pope added 11 points.

In the first quarter, the two teams started evenly, tied at 8-8. The game remained tightly contested for a long time afterward. Klingen dominated inside, scoring 7 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the quarter, while Grant also contributed 7 points, becoming the Trail Blazers’ main scoring force. However, Klingen suffered a finger injury during this period, casting a slight shadow. The Grizzlies played with balanced scoring from multiple players, ending the quarter with a narrow 31-30 lead.

In the second quarter, the teams remained neck and neck. When the Trail Blazers led 52-50, Yang Hansen finally entered the game. Shortly after his entry, he used screens to create opportunities for teammates, and Grant hit a three-pointer. However, despite limited minutes, Yang Hansen quickly got into foul trouble, being called for 3 fouls in succession. By halftime, the score was tied at 63. During this quarter, Grant was the Trail Blazers’ top scorer, making 5 of 6 shots for 14 points, including three three-pointers.

In the third quarter, the two teams battled to a 77-77 tie again. Hendricks, Mashak, and Jackson each hit three-pointers, helping the Grizzlies widen the gap. Holiday exploded in this quarter, scoring 11 points including 3 three-pointers, while Klingen added 7 points and 3 rebounds to help the Trail Blazers stay competitive. At the end of the quarter, the Grizzlies led 96-88.

In the final quarter, Love and Krejci hit consecutive three-pointers from outside. With Love scoring on a fast-break layup, the Trail Blazers caught up to tie the game at 108. During this tight battle, Grant made two consecutive three-pointers, pushing the Trail Blazers ahead 120-113. The Trail Blazers maintained their lead afterwards and secured the win as expected.

Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers: Sisoko, Kamara, Klingen, Grant, Holiday

Grizzlies: Mashak, GG Jackson, Lee Kyle, Pope, Jerome