Raptors Return Home to Face Surprising Grizzlies After Four-Game Road Trip
Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA game preview November 9: The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena after an even two-and-two road trip. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, has gotten off to a surprisingly hot start. The question is whether the Raptors can tie the Grizzlies' record or fail to win their second game in a row. The Raptors are.
Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA game preview November 9, Digi Mart USA News: The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena after an even two-and-two road trip. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, has gotten off to a surprisingly hot start.
The question is whether the Raptors can tie the Grizzlies’ record or fail to win their second game in a row.
The Raptors are 5-4, tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference, with an offensive rating of 116.5 (11th) and a net rating of 5.6 (10th). Their most recent outing was a win over the Milwaukee Bucks, which featured several strong performances from players who do not usually post big numbers.
With Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley out, Toronto had extended minutes available, and Alijah Martin was the biggest beneficiary, tying RJ Barrett with a game-high 27 points.
Jamal Shead and CMB are regular contributors, but Shead’s 16 assists stood out. CMB also surged in scoring with 19 points and added four steals.
Jakob Poeltl, who has struggled early in the season, delivered a 19-point, 11-rebound performance.
The Grizzlies are 6-3, tied for seventh in the Western Conference, with an offensive rating of 114.5 (12th). Memphis started 6-0 before dropping three straight games.
A major factor in their hot start has been Ty Jerome, who is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 assists on 50.3 percent shooting from the field. Their third overall pick, Cameron Boozer, has also looked strong, averaging 15.6 points, 10 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Toronto injury report: Nate Bittle is out with a right foot avulsion fracture. Kawhi Leonard is out with left knee effusion and swelling.
Scottie Barnes is questionable with left adductor and groin soreness. Immanuel Quickley is questionable with right hamstring tightness and soreness.
Scottie Pippen Jr. is out with a lumbar disc herniation.
Richie Saunders is out after right knee surgery. Isaiah Stewart is out with a right knee bone bruise.
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