Grizzlies Rout Raptors In Toronto
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Toronto Raptors, 119-106, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening.

The Grizzlies jumped out to a great start with a 30-20 lead after one quarter. They kept control in the second and pushed it to a 13-point deficit by halftime. Both sides came out strong in the third, but the Raptors could not gain ground, as the visitors pushed it to an 18-point game heading into the final quarter. The Raptors did not have the answer in the fourth, as they fell short for a second straight loss.

Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 25 points, three rebounds and six assists, in 34 minutes. Ja Morant finished with 19 points, four rebounds, 17 assists and a block, while Demond Bane added 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Grizzlies shot 50.5 percent from the field, including 13-of-29 from deep.

Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 25 points, 10 rebonds, four assists, two steals and a block, in 38 minutes. Gary Trent followed up with 20 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Scottie Barnes tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block. The Raptors shot 41 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from long range.

The Raptors (15-20) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Suns on Friday. The Grizzlies (21-13) play host to the Pelicans on Saturday.
Posted on: 12/29/2022 7:18 PM
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