Last night the Raptors finally got that win that felt like a turning point. They beat Memphis 117-104 at home, and just like that, they’ve notched two wins in a row.
Highlights & Big Moments
- RJ Barrett poured in 27 points, showing serious scoring punch.
- Brandon Ingram added 26 points, shooting an efficient 10-15 from the field, contributing heavily.
- Scottie Barnes chipped in a strong all-around line: 19 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 blocks. That kind of stat line says “I do a little of everything”.
- The Raptors controlled tempo and pace: by the end of the third quarter, they had built an 84-71 lead and held on despite Memphis pushing back.
- The Grizzlies were missing key pieces, though, including Ja Morant, who sat out this game.
Why This Matters & How It Compares to Last Season
This win mattered not just because of the box score but because of timing. A week ago the Raptors were struggling, incomplete in execution, and searching for rhythm. Now they’ve got consecutive wins and the core is showing up: scoring, rebounding, defending.
Twenty-two games into last season they were nowhere near this kind of form; this year the start was shaky but the direction is definitely improving and this game helps restore belief and confidence!
Where Things Stand & What’s Next
The Raptors improved their record to 3-4 with this latest win.
Up next they face the Milwaukee Bucks at home. This is an important test: the Bucks are a strong team, and this is the chance for Toronto to show they are not just going to sneak into wins but compete at a higher level.
Key things to monitor:
- Will the bench contributions continue? The starters were strong last night but depth will matter.
- How will the defence hold up? The Grizzlies were undermanned, so the upcoming game is a chance to prove the defence can handle full strength opposition.
- Will the big three keep leading: Barrett, Ingram, Barnes? If they remain the engine, the Raptors can build more consistency.
Final Thoughts
It was a win worth celebrating. It was also a win worth reflecting on. For Raptors fans: you have every right to feel encouraged. The team isn’t perfect yet, but they showed us all last night that they can perform, they can dominate tempo, and they can execute.
If they bring the same intensity and cohesion into the matchup with Milwaukee, this could mark the start of something more stable, something worth getting truly excited about. Let’s keep riding this momentum and watching how they respond.
After watching the Blue Jays’ World Series dreams fall just short, Toronto fans needed something to lift their spirits. Baseball season may be over, but basketball season is just heating up and right now, the Toronto Raptors are the Toronto team to rally behind.
This squad is young, hungry, and finally starting to show signs of growth. No matter how the next stretch unfolds, this team deserves some love for fighting back, finding rhythm, and reminding fans that Toronto sports are alive and well.
So as the chill sets in and the bats get packed away, it’s time to grab your jersey, head to the arena, and cheer on the Toronto Raptors, because for now, this is the team carrying the city’s energy forward.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
