Grizzlies Top Short-Handed Raptors
Ty Jerome scored 27 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, according to Globalnews.ca.
The Raptors played without Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Collin Murray-Boyles, who were all sidelined by injuries and illness. Barnes missed the game with a left groin strain, Quickley sat out due to right hamstring tightness and soreness, and Murray-Boyles was a late scratch because of an illness, Globalnews.ca reported.
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring), Scottie Barnes (adductor), Colin Murray-Boyles (illness) and Kawhi Leonard (knee) are out vs. Grizzlies.
Injuries Force Sixth Starting Lineup
Toronto deployed its sixth different starting lineup in just 10 games of the season. Scottie Barnes also remained unavailable while undergoing the return-to-play process for left knee swelling, Sportsnet.ca reported.
With multiple rotation players out, the Raptors played two-way players Malachi Smith and Kevin McCullar Jr., the first time this season Toronto has used its two-way players in a game. Jamal Shead stepped up off the bench with a season-high 20 points and 11 assists.
Memphis Controls the Paint
The Grizzlies capitalized on Toronto’s depleted roster by out-rebounding the hosts 45-34. Memphis also translated transition opportunities into 12 fast-break points compared to just four for the Raptors, Globalnews.ca noted.
Cameron Boozer added 22 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists for Memphis, pushing the team’s record to 7-3. Toronto dropped to 5-5 on the season.
Why Murray-Boyles Missed the Game and Player Updates
Why did Collin Murray-Boyles miss the game?
Murray-Boyles was downgraded with an illness following Monday’s morning shootaround and was listed as questionable several hours before tip-off, according to Globalnews.ca.
Who led all scorers in Monday’s matchup?
Ty Jerome led all scorers with 27 points for the Memphis Grizzlies, alongside six rebounds and two assists.
Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Immanuel Quickley are all OUT tonight against the Grizzlies.
What is the status of Kawhi Leonard?
Leonard remains out while undergoing the return-to-play process for left knee swelling, with an update on his status expected on Tuesday, Sportsnet.ca reported.
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