Grizzlies play the Raptors, look for 4th straight win

Feb 5, 2025, 02:03 am

Memphis Grizzlies (34-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (16-34, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

Grizzlies -8.5; over/under is 241.5

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Toronto.

The Raptors are 12-15 in home games. Toronto ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 29.0 assists per game led by Scottie Barnes averaging 6.4.

The Grizzlies are 13-11 on the road. Memphis is second in the Western Conference with 47.6 rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 7.6.

The Raptors make 47.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.0 percentage points higher than the Grizzlies have allowed to their opponents (45.1%). The Grizzlies are shooting 48.6% from the field, 1.6% higher than the 47.0% the Raptors' opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Barnes is averaging 20.2 points, eight rebounds and 6.4 assists for the Raptors. Jakob Poeltl is averaging 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.5 blocks over the last 10 games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 7-3, averaging 112.5 points, 44.2 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.0 points per game.

Grizzlies: 9-1, averaging 125.9 points, 46.0 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 9.0 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points.

INJURIES: Raptors: RJ Barrett: out (concussion), Jakob Poeltl: day to day (hip), Chris Boucher: day to day (illness).

Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Desmond Bane: out (ankle), Marcus Smart: day to day (finger), Brandon Clarke: day to day (back), John Konchar: day to day (shoulder), Vince Williams Jr.: day to day (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.