Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted February 6, 2025 Diamond Member Share Posted February 6, 2025 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Jackson, Morant help Grizzlies rout Raptors By John Chidley-Hill The ********* Press Posted February 5, 2025 10:08 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 32 points as the Memphis Grizzlies routed the undermanned Toronto Raptors 138-107 on Wednesday. Jackson added five rebounds and four assists as Memphis (35-16) won its fourth straight. Ja Morant had 26 points, including 16 in a dominant third quarter. He contributed five boards and four assists. Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey had a double-double in his first-ever NBA game in his hometown, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Ja’Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and reserve Ochai Agbaji had 14 points apiece as Toronto (16-35) had seven players hit double digits in scoring. Scottie Barnes had an off night, scoring just 11 points and dishing out nine assists. Related Videos This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Toronto was without three of its regular starters. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Swingman RJ Barrett (concussion protocol) of Mississauga, Ont., centre Jakob Poeltl (right hip pointer) and point guard Immanuel Quickley (scheduled rest) were all unavailable. Takeaways Grizzlies: The visitors came out roaring after intermission, erasing a six-point halftime deficit. Memphis’s bench came into the game ranked second in the NBA for points and that depth eventually wore down Toronto. More on Sports More videos Raptors: Barnes needed to step up with Barrett, Poeltl and Quickley out, but he was held to just three points in the first half. He was 4 for 18 on field goals, including going 0 for 7 on threes. Barrett and Poeltl’s touch around the rim were especially missed, as Toronto was outscored 60-46 in the paint. Key moment Trending Now This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Donald Trump Jr. accused of killing rare, protected bird on trip to Italy This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> D.C. airport employees arrested for leaking fatal plane ****** video Morant made a floating 12-foot jump shot with 9:08 to go in the third quarter. That capped an 11-0 Grizzlies run that broke the game wide open. Morant scored 16 points in the ******* while the Raptors’ starters managed 14 in the same span. Key stat Barnes didn’t get a bucket until there was 1:55 left in the second quarter when he drove to the net for a layup and drew a foul for three points. Story continues below advertisement Up next In a scheduling rarity, both teams will play the Oklahoma City Thunder next. Toronto will visit OKC on Friday and Memphis will host the Thunder the following night. This report by The ********* Press was first published Feb. 5, 2025. © 2025 The ********* Press This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #Jackson #Morant #Grizzlies #rout #Raptors This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/209864-jackson-morant-help-grizzlies-rout-raptors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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