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Topic: Toronto Raptors
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May 2025
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February 2025
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Jackson Jr., Morant carry Grizzlies over Raptors for 10th win in 11 games
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. took over inside Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night, pulling Memphis out of a sluggish start by unleashing a third-quarter flurry in a 138-107 victory over the Raptors.
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Box score: Grizzlies 138, Raptors 107
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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December 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: If Memphis was in Canada, only for one day
Six Canadians will take the court in a game between the Raptors and Grizzlies on Thursday night. They will do so wearing classic Vancouver teal and Toronto purple.
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January 2024
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Grizzlies take detour, but beat Raptors
The team bus was stuck at a construction site and the coach lost his voice, but the Grizzlies found a way to beat the Raptors on Monday night in Toronto.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis is searching for future chemistry following injury wave
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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Raptors 100
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors, played in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
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Grizzlies comeback falls short against Raptors
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short.
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Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
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Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
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February 2023
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Grizzlies’ fourth-quarter struggles continue with loss to Raptors
The Grizzlies were outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter in their loss to the Raptors. They have lost eight of nine games.
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December 2022
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Grizzlies find swagger against Raptors as Ja Morant sets career high for assists
Ja Morant’s 17 assists were the most by a Grizzlies player since Jason Williams dished 19 in 2002.
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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Raptors 106
Grizz Insider: Tyus Jones says Memphis needs to get back to basics
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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Raptors 106
NBA box score for the Thursday, Dec. 29, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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November 2021
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Jackson sets tone with Grizzlies’ solid defense in win over Raptors
Desmond Bane goes wild in the first quarter again, and Jackson finishes with 25 points and five blocks.
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Box score: Grizzlies 98, Raptors 91
Nov. 30, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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Jackson sets tone with Grizzlies’ solid defense in win over Raptors
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Grizzlies run out of gas against Raptors
The Grizzlies at one point had a 14-point lead, but former Memphis Tigers player Precious Achiuwa contributed to the Raptors’ rally and surge.
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Box score: Raptors 126, Grizzlies 113
Nov. 24, 2021: Toronto Raptors defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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May 2021
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Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat Raptors
De’Anthony Melton made five 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. started for the first time this season.
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Box score: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99
May 8, 2021: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99
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Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat Raptors
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February 2021
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Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113
Feb. 8, 2021: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113
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August 2020
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Grizzlies foiled by Raptors, still searching for play-in berth
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
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Grizzlies got first win out of the way. Now they have to win one more
It’s amazing how many smiling faces an important, relieving 30-point blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder can produce — from street signs to the sideline.
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November 2018
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At the Horn: Lowry, VanVleet lead Raptors to 122-114 win over Grizzlies
Kyle Lowry had 24 points and six assists, Fred VanVleet added 18 points and Toronto used a 3-point shooting burst in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114 on Tuesday night. -
Basketball box score: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors
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Grizzlies Game Day: Three reasons to be concerned about the Grizz
For most NBA teams, individual game outcomes shouldn’t be surprising, and despite their unexpected appearance atop the Western Conference standings a few days ago, the Grizzlies are one of those teams.
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