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Jones Bombs Six Threes in Portland Victory

Trailblazers trounce Grizzlies 113-91

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 16, 2008 1:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – James Jones hit six 3-pointers and had 20 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 113-91 victory Tuesday over the Memphis Grizzlies and a shot at a winning record. Brandon Roy had 16 points and 11 assists for Portland (41-40), back over .500 with one game left this season, Wednesday night at Phoenix. The Blazers have not finished with a winning record since the 2002-03 season.

Jarrett Jack scored 18 points and Channing Frye had 16 for Portland. Travis Outlaw punctuated the game with a pair of alley-OOP dunks for the final margin. Hakim Warrick led Memphis with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Rudy Gay and Andre Brown each added 16 points. The Grizzlies, coming off a 114-105 loss at home to Minnesota, finish the season with a visit to Denver on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during first half NBA basketball action in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during first half NBA basketball action in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy (7) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy (7) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers forward James Jones drives to the hoop during second half NBA basketball action against the Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Portland Trail Blazers forward James Jones drives to the hoop during second half NBA basketball action against the Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, and forward LaMarcus Aldridge celebrate from the bench in the final seconds of their 113-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA basketball action in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 15, 2008.  Roy scored 16 points and Aldridge 11 in their final home game...
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, and forward LaMarcus Aldridge celebrate from the bench in the final seconds of their 113-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies during NBA basketball action...   (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
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