Shorthanded Raptors battle hard, but lose to Grizzlies

The shorthanded Toronto Raptors fell 118-102 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena, dropping to a 5-5 record. Playing without injured starters Kawhi Leonard, Immanuel Quickley, and Scottie Barnes, as well as the ill Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto rallied within one point late in the third quarter behind RJ Barrett and Jamison Battle before Memphis pulled away with a decisive 22-7 run.

Memphis improved to 7-3 behind contributions including eight points and nine rebounds from Toronto native Zach Edey. Despite the loss, the Raptors saw positive showings with Jamal Shead scoring a season-high 20 points, while Jakob Poeltl added 18 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.