Memphis Grizzlies 118 – Toronto Raptors 102
TORONTO, ONTARIO — The Toronto Raptors suffered a disappointing 118–102 home defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto entered the contest looking to build on its recent victory over Milwaukee, but Memphis delivered a strong second-half performance, using its three-point shooting and offensive execution to pull away.
Jamal Shead led Toronto with 20 points and 11 assists, while RJ Barrett contributed 19 points.
Jakob Poeltl added 18 points and eight rebounds.
Memphis was led by Ty Jerome, who delivered an outstanding 27-point performance.
Jamal Shead: Toronto’s offensive leader, recording a double-double with 20 points and 11 assists.
RJ Barrett: Scored 19 points but struggled with his shooting efficiency.
Jakob Poeltl: Provided an efficient inside presence, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and recording four blocks.
Jamison Battle: Added an important 18 points off the bench, including five three-pointers.
Memphis Standouts
Ty Jerome: 27 points, six rebounds.
Cameron Boozer: 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
Jerami Grant: 17 points.
Jaylen Wells: 14 points.
Turning Point
The third quarter proved decisive.
Memphis delivered a 12–0 run that put Toronto under considerable pressure.
The Raptors briefly fought their way back into contention during the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to just two points.
However, Jerami Grant and Ty Jerome helped Memphis regain control with timely three-pointers.
Toronto could not find enough offensive consistency to complete the comeback.
The Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, November 11, to face the Boston Celtics.
Final Verdict
Toronto showed some offensive positives, particularly from Shead, Poeltl and Battle.
However, the defensive breakdowns and Memphis’ outstanding perimeter shooting proved too much to overcome.
The Raptors need better defensive execution and more consistent shooting if they hope to bounce back against Boston
