Memphis played a solid game today, beating Portland 94-80. Portland players and fans were expecting the game to be a bit closer, but everything went well for Memphis today. "It was really frustrating," said Portland star Vigil. "I thought we were going to be ready for this game, but we just couldn't do anything against them." Coach Bob seemed perplexed early on, but made a few adjustments late in the game that were too little, too late in this game but may help his side out next time these two teams meet.

Memphis was led by Wright (20 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, a steal, 3 blocks), Maxwell (26 points, 2 assists), Simmons (16 points, a block). Portland was led by Vigil (8 points, 7 boards, 8 assists, 2 steals), Jackson (9 points, 14 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Seger (9 points, 2 assists, 4 blocks).

Memphis jump to 1-0 and 1-0 at home with the victory. They stay at #1 in the Southwest and remain at #2 overall in the Western Conference. Portland fall to 0-1. They move up to #3 in the Northwest and advance to #9 overall in the Western Conference.

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