DeRozan scores 27 as Raptors beat Grizzlies 99-95
DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points (11 in the third quarter), and the Toronto Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-95.
Terrence Ross’ corner 3-pointer put the Raptors ahead for good with 5:06 left in the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies got within 89-88 on Zach Randolph’s 2 free throws with 2:53 to play, but Jonas Valančiūnas answered with 2 free throws, and the Grizzlies got no closer than 93-91.
During clutch time, the Raptors outscored the Grizzlies 12-11. Valančiūnas scored 6 of the Raptors’ 12 at the line, 6 for 6.
Kyle Lowry scored 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and Valančiūnas added 11 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals and a season-high 7 blocks. All 12 of Ross’ points came in the fourth quarter.
For the Grizzlies, Randolph scored 16 points but shot 6 for 18. The Grizzlies had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
The Raptors shot 42.3% from the field and 42.9% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 40.7% and 36.8%. The Grizzlies outscored the Raptors 52-19 off the bench. The Grizzlies outscored the Raptors 42-27 in 16 minutes with Carter, Stephenson, Green, Munford and Martin on the floor together.