Grizzlies
RaptorsThe Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday, November 9, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
The Grizzlies led 59-53 at halftime. They did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 29-21. The biggest lead for the Grizzlies was 16 points; the Raptors led by as many as 6.
Top performers
Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds. Cameron Boozer added 22 points and 7 rebounds. For the Raptors, Jamal Shead had 20 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 11 assists. RJ Barrett added 19 points.
Double-double: Jamal Shead (20 points and 11 assists). The Grizzlies bench outscored the Raptors reserves 44-27.
- Ty Jerome (MEM): 27 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 9-19 FG, 32 MIN
- Cameron Boozer (MEM): 22 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST, 9-16 FG, 33 MIN
- Jamal Shead (TOR): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 11 AST, 6-17 FG, 36 MIN
- RJ Barrett (TOR): 19 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 7-21 FG, 36 MIN
- Jakob Poeltl (TOR): 18 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 9-12 FG, 31 MIN
- Jamison Battle (TOR): 18 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 6-12 FG, 29 MIN
By the numbers
The Grizzlies shot 53.2% from the field (42-of-79) and went 16-of-34 from three-point range; the Raptors shot 43.3% and went 13-of-38 from deep. The Grizzlies won the rebounding battle 44-34. Fast-break points favored the Grizzlies, 12-4. Assists: Grizzlies 27, Raptors 27.
Context
The Grizzlies improved to 7-3, while the Raptors fell to 5-5. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Grizzlies visit the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 13; the Raptors visit the 76ers on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,106 at Scotiabank Arena. Officials: Derrick Collins, John Goble and Ashley Moyer-Gleich.