Blazers rally late, take down Grizzlies to avoid sweep

Portland avoided elimination from the playoffs with a 99-92 victory over Memphis. Blazers guard Damian Lillard had 32 points.

Memphis led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Portland rallied to deny the Grizzlies their first playoff sweep.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Portland, while C.J. McCollum added 18 points -- including two clutch layups and a 3-pointer down the stretch.

Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 21 points, and Courtney Lee added 19.