Ty Jerome scored a game-high 27 points to lead Memphis past Toronto, 118-102. The Grizzlies pulled away with advantages in transition and rebounding, while the short-handed Raptors got a strong response from backup point guard Jamal Shead.

By the Numbers
  • Jerome: 27 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • Shead: 20 points and 11 assists; Jamison Battle added 18 points.
  • Memphis outrebounded Toronto 45-34 and had a 12-4 edge in fast-break points.
  • Final score: Grizzlies 118, Raptors 102.
Yes, But

Toronto cut Memphis’ lead to 94-92 early in the fourth quarter, fueled by Shead’s steal and layup, but the Grizzlies regrouped after a timeout and restored control. Shead’s breakout came amid a difficult season: he had been averaging 6 points on 36.7% shooting.

State of Play
  • Toronto was without Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles.
  • The Raptors are 5-5 after using their sixth different starting lineup in 10 games.
  • Memphis improved to 7-3.
What’s Next

Memphis hosts Denver and Toronto hosts Boston on Wednesday.

Bottom Line

Memphis capitalized on Toronto’s absences and controlled the margins; the Raptors’ bright spot was Shead stepping up when the team needed a spark.