The host Toronto Raptors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 120 - 105, at Air Canada Center on Wednesday. Despite the final scoreline, this game was tight throughout. In fact, neither team had more than a nine - point lead until the final six minutes, as there were nine ties and 15 lead changes in total. The second half is where the Raptors really turned it on, outscoring Memphis, 65 - 48 over the final 24 minutes. Toronto was lights - out from the field, shooting 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range. Rebounding was huge as well, with the Raptors grabbing 42 boards to the Grizzlies 30. Memphis (11 - 8) had to play this game without Mike Conley and Zach Randolph and that was simply too much to overcome. Andrew Harrison was great filling - in for Conley though, tallying 21 points, four assists and three steals in the defeat. JaMychal Green finished the game with 16 points, five rebounds and five steals. Much of the offense was run through Marc Gasol, as he totaled 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Troy Daniels was a nice spark off the bench, dropping 19 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting. Memphis will finish their back - to - back set on Thursday, when they host the Orlando Magic. Toronto (12 - 6) allowed a beat - up Memphis team to hang around longer than they'd hope, but they got the result they needed. Kyle Lowry was the player of the game, accumulating 29 points, three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in the victory. DeMar DeRozan took just nine shots, but still finished with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Those two combined to go 19 - of - 21 from the free - throw line and 14 - of - 22 from the field. Cory Joseph and Patrick Patterson were huge off the bench. Joseph accrued 16 points and eight rebounds, while Patterson amassed 14 points and 13 boards. On deck for the Raptors is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
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