The Grizzlies took a 128-96 loss to the Raptors on Friday night at FedExForum, and while blowouts are never easy to watch, this one landed differently for a fan base increasingly focused on draft lottery odds instead of late-season wins. Memphis fell to 25-52 with its third straight loss, keeping the team deep in the Western Conference basement at a point in the season where every defeat can improve draft position.
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Toronto controlled the game from the start, outscoring Memphis 33-20 in the second quarter and 37-31 in the third while shooting 52 percent from the floor. The Raptors also won the rebounding battle 51-38 and piled up 31 assists, showing the kind of offensive rhythm Memphis never matched.
GG Jackson was the clear bright spot for the Grizzlies, pouring in 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting and knocking down three threes. Cedric Coward added 15 points, while Javon Small scored 14, but Memphis shot just 40 percent overall and a rough 26 percent from three, finishing with 20 turnovers.
So yes, it was ugly. But for fans thinking long-term, losses like this may carry a silver lining: better lottery chances, and potentially a higher pick to help reshape the franchise.
Next game: Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN
