T he Portland Trail Blazers had a tough night on Sunday, suffering a heavy 134-89 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies. From the opening tip, Portland found themselves in trouble, fall

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups usually doesn’t talk to his team following losses. He prefers to allow emotions to calm and then address his players the next day. He deviated from the norm following Sunday night’s 134-89 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center.

Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals in just 24 minutes of action to help the Memphis Grizzlies roll to an easy 134-89 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups slams his team's 'embarrassing' effort in the loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball over Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on November 10, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) Getty Images