Toronto Raptors (43-34) beat Memphis Grizzlies (25-52) 128-96 on the road on Friday, April 3. The final margin was 32 points.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Raptors had the better start, winning the first 26-21 to lead by 5 after one. The Raptors kept the pressure on with a 33-20 second quarter, carrying a 18-point lead into halftime.
The Raptors won the third 37-31 to create some separation, taking a 24-point lead into the fourth. The Raptors took the fourth 32-24; the Raptors finished the job for a 128-96 regulation win.
Why it was lopsided
The Raptors made 36.9 free throws per 100 field-goal attempts, compared with 20 for the Grizzlies. The Raptors grabbed 40.5% of their own misses, while the Grizzlies recovered 27.7%. The points at the line gave them room for error elsewhere.
At roughly 101 possessions per team, the Raptors produced 126.4 points per 100 possessions to 94.8 for the Grizzlies.
The Raptors' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 61-21.
Who stood out
GG Jackson was the game's biggest individual force for MEM: 30 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast on 10-16 shooting. His Game Score of 20.9 led everyone. His team was -8 with him on the floor.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast on 9-17 shooting, good for a 18.3 Game Score.
What it means
The pre-game Win Meter had it close to a coin flip, at about 62% for the Raptors.
Across the last 3 meetings in our records, Memphis Grizzlies lead 2-1.
The Raptors are now 43-34, and the Grizzlies are 25-52. The Raptors last five before this game: L-W-W-L-L.
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