Jerome leads Grizzlies past short-handed Raptors

Ty Jerome scored 27 points and Cameron Boozer added 22 as Memphis defeated Toronto 118-102 on November 9. The Grizzlies are now 5-0 on the road this season, the only NBA team still unbeaten away from home. The win also ended a three-game Memphis losing streak and marked the team’s fifth victory in its last six visits to Toronto.

Boozer contributed eight rebounds and eight assists. Jerami Grant scored 17 points, while Jaylen Wells had 14. Zach Edey finished with eight points and nine rebounds in his regular-season appearance in his hometown.

Toronto, which played without three starters, was led by Jamal Shead’s 20 points and 11 assists. RJ Barrett scored 19, while Jamison Battle and Jakob Poeltl each had 18. Ja’Kobe Walter added 12 points. The Raptors have not put together consecutive wins since opening the season with two victories.

Memphis was without center Isaiah Stewart, who missed a second straight game with a right knee injury. Memphis center Quinten Post exited during the opening period after a blow to his face while guarding a drive. Toronto’s absences included Kawhi Leonard, out for a sixth consecutive game with a left knee issue, and Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, each missing a second straight game. Reserve forward Collin Murray-Boyles also sat out because of illness.

Memphis is scheduled to host Denver on Wednesday. Toronto will host Boston that night.