MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Longtime Memphis Grizzly Marc Gasol carried the team throughout the game. The teams newest member closed out an unexpected win.Gasol scored 36 points, but it was a pair of free throws by reserve guard Toney Douglas with less a second left that closed out Memphis 88-86 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.We gave them everything we could. We just threw the kitchen sink at them, said Memphis coach David Fizdale, who watched his team overcome an 11-point deficit in the final 5 minutes. I dont know if we got lucky or what.Douglas last-second free throws gave him 11 points, including the games final six to seal Memphis fifth consecutive victory. The Grizzlies have won 12 straight that either went to overtime or were decided by five points or less.I wish I could tell you, Gasol said when asked about Memphis ability to pull out close games. We just keep fighting. Youve seen it in many games now where we just dont let go of the rope.Gasol was 13 of 24 from the field, including 4 of 6 from outside the arc. But Douglas, signed by Memphis this week because of injuries, took over down the stretch. The guard scored on a 19-footer with 34 seconds left, then converted two pairs of free throws in the last 20 seconds.CJ McCollum led the Trail Blazers with 24 points, and Damian Lillard had 19. Evan Turner had 15 points and 10 rebounds.Portland held a 79-68 lead after Al-Farouq Aminu scored inside with 5:28 left. But Memphis clicked off a 14-2 rally, Gasol collecting nine points in the stretch capped by a 30-footer from Troy Daniels with 1:35 remaining.The game settled into a one-possession contest at that point, including four ties. Portland center Mason Plumlee split a pair of free throws with 7 seconds left, and the Grizzlies pushed the ball down court. Douglas pump fake drew a foul from Lillard with a half-second remaining.Its a tough call, Lillard said. I think at that point of the game, there are some calls you make, and there are some you just play basketball. You cant be as technical about it.TIP-INSBlazers: Turner started his first game of the season due to an injury to Maurice Harkless. ... G Allen Crabbe finished with seven points after scoring at least 14 in four straight games. ...Plumlee had four points, ending his streak of seven straight games in double figures.Grizzlies: Fizdale finally said enough about calls and no-calls late in the first half to earn a technical. Lillard missed the ensuing free throw to open the third. ...Gasol also got a tech in the third quarter for arguing a call. .Tony Allen had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis. ... F JaMychal Green had a career-high 18 rebounds. His previous best was 17 this week in a win at New Orleans.EXTENSIONSEarlier Thursday, the Grizzlies announced they have agreed to multi-year extensions with general manager Chris Wallace, John Hollinger, executive vice president of basketball operations, and Ed Stefanski, executive vice president of player personnel. Terms were not disclosed.HARKLESS HURTPortland forward Maurice Harkless did not play because of a left ankle sprain suffered late in Portlands 115-107 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday night. I remember him wincing. He was on the free throw line, Blazers coach Terry Stotts said. It was late in the game, like the last 2 minutes.HELLO, MR. DOUGLAS:Douglas was signed Monday by the team because of multiple injuries for the Grizzlies. His name isnt even on a locker. But Fizdale recognized the guards importance. We dont win that game without him. Fresh off the street, but thats who he is. .Hes a bulldog.UP NEXTTrail Blazers: Portland hits the middle game of a five-game trip, landing in Indiana on Saturday to face the Pacers.Grizzlies: Memphis continues its homestand Saturday against the Gold State Warriors. Jimmy Wynn Astros Jersey . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. Carlos Lee Jersey . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. http://www.baseballastrosproshop.com/ . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Craig Biggio Jersey . 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Womens Top 25 rankings announced at 1 p.m.- PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- The 2013 high school senior class was one of the most talented in recent womens basketball history. So far, the biggest mark this class has left in college is its high transfer rate.- NEW YORK -- Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to be among the Heisman Trophy finalists. Clemsons Deshaun Watson could be there for a second straight season. Announcement at 6:15 p.m.- The College Football Playoff is set, along with 38 other bowl games big and small. From coaching intrigue to record-setting runs, there should be plenty of story lines to follow.- OXON HILL, Md. -- Former Commissioner Bud Selig and Atlanta Braves executive John Schuerzolz discuss their election to baseballs Hall of Fame.- GENEVA -- Sepp Blatter loses his appeal of his six-year ban before the top court of international sports. This could be the least of it for the former FIFA president. He also faces criminal proceedings.- EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Andrew Luck will be at quarterback for the Colts (5-6) after a concussion sidelined him for one game.dddddddddddd The Jets (3-8) are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Game starts 8:30 p.m.- RENTON, Wash. -- It was one thing for the Seahawks to know they would be without star safety Earl Thomas for one game, maybe two. Now he is out for the rest of the regular season because of a broken leg.- KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A pick-six, a punt-fake touchdown and another interception returned for the eventual winning conversion. The opportunistic nature of the Chiefs was on full display Sunday.- OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Coming off their best performance of the season, the Baltimore Ravens have won four of five and appear poised for a run to reach the playoffs.- TORONTO -- The Raptors, winners of six straight, can move to the top of the Eastern Conference with a win over the suddenly struggling Cleveland Cavaliers, who have lost three straight. Game starts 7:30 p.m.- ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Colorado Avalanche have tumbled to last in the league in coach Jared Bednars first season. Theyre missing their captain, top defenseman and any sort of scoring punch.- NASSAU, Bahamas -- Hideki Matsuyama has four wins in his last five tournaments. It would seem he would want the Masters to start next week. Not so fast, he says. ' ' '