Memphis Extends Road Streak
Ty Jerome scored 27 points and Cameron Boozer added 22 as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday to preserve an undefeated record on opposing home courts.
Memphis stands as the lone NBA team without a road defeat this season, having also secured away victories in Golden State, Sacramento, Utah, and Portland. Jerami Grant contributed 17 points and Jaylen Wells chipped in 14 to halt a three-game skid for the Grizzlies.
Roster Shortages in Toronto
Toronto played without three regular starters, missing Kawhi Leonard for a sixth straight game due to a left knee issue. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley missed their second outings with groin and right hamstring strains respectively, while reserve forward Collin Murray-Boyles sat out with an illness.
RJ Barrett paced the Raptors with 19 points, while Jamison Battle and Jakob Poeltl scored 18 points apiece. Jamal Shead recorded 20 points and 11 assists for the hosts. Ja’Kobe Walter added 12 points.
Memphis Lineup Adjustments
The Grizzlies played without Isaiah Stewart for the second game in a row due to a right knee injury. Quinten Post exited in the first quarter after taking an elbow to the face during a drive by Battle.
Boozer recorded eight rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Zach Edey finished with eight points and nine rebounds during his lone regular-season appearance in his hometown.
Wembanyama Leads Spurs Past Suns with 40 Points
Victor Wembanyama posted 40 points, 11 rebounds, and eight blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Phoenix Suns 122-96. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 32 points. Dylan Harper added 17 points and De’Aaron Fox obtained 15 points, while Wembanyama matched his season high in blocks and reached the forty-point mark for the third time this campaign on a 15/19 shooting performance alongside eight successful free throws.
Additional NBA Results
Houston defeated Denver 110-100 as Kevin Durant collected 23 points and 12 rebounds and Alperen Sengun recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamal Murray scored 38 points for Denver and Nikola Jokic finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds. Charlotte beat Cleveland 124-112 behind Naz Reid’s 25 points and 13 rebounds and Grayson Allen’s 27 points, while Meleek Thomas led Cleveland with 18 points.
Detroit defeated Washington 122-111 with John Collins notching 24 points and 10 rebounds alongside 22 points each from Duncan Robinson and Daniss Jenkins, while Anthony Davis led Washington with 44 points and 13 rebounds alongside 21 points from AJ Dybantsa and 20 points from Trae Young.
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