Grizzlies rout Trail Blazers; Boozer posts first triple-double, Morant exits with injury

Memphis continued its surprise start to the NBA season by routing the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103, led by rookie Cameron Boozer’s first career triple-double (18 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists) as the Grizzlies improved to a perfect record. Ja Morant, playing against his former team, scored 14 points but exited in the fourth quarter with a hamstring issue. ([sportsnet.ca](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/grizzlies-boozer-posts-first-triple-double-to-beat-trail-blazers-morant-exits/?utm_source=openai))

Memphis spread the scoring — seven players reached double figures — but it was Boozer’s all-around performance that stood out, the third overall pick producing a milestone triple-double in only his first season. Portland’s leading scorer was Deni Avdija with 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. ([hoopsnightly.com](https://hoopsnightly.com/games/2026-10-29-mem-at-por?utm_source=openai))

The Grizzlies’ unbeaten start leaves them among the early leaders in the league alongside Houston; Memphis’s next scheduled game is against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 31, 2026. ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/?utm_source=openai))

Other NBA action

In Atlanta, Onyeka Okongwu carried the Hawks to a 114-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 points, including key free throws in the final 15 seconds. Cleveland’s James Harden scored 24 and Donovan Mitchell had 22, but the Cavs missed late attempts to force overtime. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/cle-vs-atl-0022600144/blueprint?utm_source=openai))

New Orleans picked up its first victory of the season, beating Sacramento 132-120. Jeremiah Fears posted 22 points, a career-high 13 assists and eight rebounds; Zion Williamson contributed 22 efficient points (10-of-12). Sacramento’s rookie Darius Acuff Jr. had a 34-point outing, while Domantas Sabonis grabbed 15 rebounds and added seven assists but turned the ball over seven times. The Pelicans’ bench outscored the Kings’ reserves 41-8. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/sac-vs-nop-0022600145?utm_source=openai))

Scores from the night: Atlanta 114, Cleveland 111; New Orleans 132, Sacramento 120; Portland 103, Memphis 124. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/cle-vs-atl-0022600144?utm_source=openai))

Photo: press material from the event