Marc Gasol erupts for a huge game as Memphis beats Portland

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol dropped a season-high 36 points on the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and recording 2 assists as the Grizzlies won 88-86.

What It Means:

Gasol was questionable with a groin injury going into this one, but it clearly didn't slow him down much, and he dominated the Blazers' weak front-court for his third-straight game with at least 25 points and at least nine rebounds.

Gasol's 41.13 nERD was a game-high on Thursday, per numberFire Live, and that brings his season total to 2.2, good for 27th in the NBA.