The night of October 30 in the NBA regular season was marked by the Memphis Grizzlies, who decisively defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on the road to extend their winning streak at the start of the season to five games. The centerpiece of the match was Cameron Boozer's first career triple-double, which became the main story of the game day. Additionally, the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers took to the court, alongside the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings.

Boozer's Triple-Double and Memphis's Confident Separation

Cameron Boozer recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, posting the first triple-double of his professional NBA career. He was supported by Isaiah Stewart (18 points) and Cedric Coward (17 points). Memphis played a level first half, but won the third quarter 33-25, and extended their lead by another 13 points in the final period, leaving the opponent no chance for a comeback.

Ja Morant's Return to Portland

A separate storyline of the match was Ja Morant's return to Portland following a trade from Memphis. The guard scored 14 points, but left the court prematurely in the fourth quarter due to a hamstring injury. Despite this incident, Memphis earned its fifth consecutive victory and retained its status as one of the undefeated teams in the current season.

Atlanta Overcomes a Disastrous Start

At home, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, even though the start of the game was unsuccessful: the hosts lost the first quarter 16-28. Nevertheless, Atlanta seized the initiative, erased the deficit, and took the lead before halftime. Onyeka Okongwu was the top scorer with 29 points and 12 rebounds; Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 points, and Aaron Wiggins chipped in 20. James Harden led the visitors with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Pelicans' First Win of the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-120 at home to secure their first victory of the current season, while the Kings continued their slump. The best performances for the winners came from Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears with 22 points each; Fears also added 13 assists and 8 rebounds. The turning point was a stretch in the third quarter where the Pelicans unleashed a 21-4 run, building a comfortable lead and holding it until the end of the game.