Memphis made some believers today with a big win over Portland. "I know all the headlines are going to say 'Memphis upset Portland', but we knew going in that we could play with these guys. It's no upset in my book," said Memphis coach Bob. "We've had some trouble early on, but the team's finally getting it together. Just look at Smith - he was unstoppable." Today's win certainly helps get their message out, but Memphis still have some work ahead of them. Memphis was led by Smith (22 points, 6 boards, 8 assists, 2 steals), Burker (6 points, 14 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Gill (6 points, 11 boards, 2 assists, a block). Portland was led by King (10 points, a steal, a block), Parham (8 points, 7 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals), Ortega (19 points, 2 steals, a block).

With this win, Memphis stand at 5-7 and 4-2 at home. They stay at #5 in the Southwest and remain at #12 overall in the Western Conference. With today's defeat, Portland stand at 6-6. They fall to #4 in the Northwest and drop to #10 overall in the Western Conference.

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