The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Toronto Raptors 118-102 at Scotiabank Arena on November 9, 2026.
Memphis extended its road success to 4-0 for the season, while the shorthanded Raptors fell to a 5-5 record. The Grizzlies’ victory was fueled by a 22-point performance from rookie Cameron Boozer, who shot 53 per cent from the floor.
Cameron Boozer recorded his third game of the season with more than 20 points, according to NBC Sports. The 19-year-old rookie is currently averaging 16.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks through 10 games. Boozer, the third overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, utilized 16 field goal attempts during the contest.
When these Grizzlies are knocking down 3s, they’re a tough team to beat. They knock down a lot of 3s on most nights. Shooting well in Toronto after two bad shooting games https://t.co/gLu2wK2vCD
The Grizzlies also saw contributions from Ty Jerome, who scored 21 points, and Cedric Coward, who averaged 13.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest. Jerome has served as the Grizzlies’ leading scorer, averaging 26.6 points and 5.3 assists per game.
While Toronto won the turnover battle 18-14, they struggled to convert those opportunities into points. Sports Illustrated reported that Memphis scored 26 points off Toronto turnovers, whereas the Raptors only managed 16 points from Memphis miscues.
RJ BARRETT FLIES IN FOR THE POSTER JAM 💥 Had the @Raptors bench on their feet! pic.twitter.com/Xil6AQfaDS
Toronto played the matchup without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, and Immanuel Quickley. This marked the second consecutive game in which the Raptors were missing all three players, according to Sports Illustrated.
Alijah Martin led the Raptors with 27 points, matching the career-high of RJ Barrett, who also scored 27 points on 42.9 per cent shooting, with 7 rebounds and 4 assists, per Globely News. Barrett has averaged 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds on the season.
Very short-handed Raptors lead Grizzlies 26-25 after 1Q in part because Jamal Shead is 3/3 from deep and has 13 pts in 10 minutes. Jerome w 7 for Grizzlies.
Despite the scoring from Barrett and Martin, the Raptors struggled to contain Memphis in transition. The team allowed 12 fast break points while adding only four of their own, according to Sports Illustrated. This difficulty in transition was a deciding factor in the game.
The following table shows the season averages for leading contributors from both teams leading into the November 9 contest.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | Memphis | 26.6 | — | 5.3 |
| Cameron Boozer | Memphis | 15.6 | 10.0 | 5.2 |
| Cedric Coward | Memphis | 13.8 | 8.8 | — |
| Scottie Barnes | Toronto | 23.5 | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| RJ Barrett | Toronto | 21.6 | 6.1 | — |
| Immanuel Quickley | Toronto | 17.4 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
The Grizzlies currently lead the NBA in rebounding, averaging 48.8 rebounds per game, according to Globely News. Toronto, meanwhile, leads the league in second-chance points with 21.0 per game.
The Memphis Grizzlies hold a 6-3 record, placing them seventh in the Western Conference. After a 6-0 start, the team has lost three consecutive games, including losses to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Indiana Pacers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Memphis averages 117.9 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
The Toronto Raptors sit at 5-4 and are sixth in the Eastern Conference. The team is coming off a 121-107 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. While Toronto has been effective at forcing turnovers, they have struggled against top-tier competition, holding a 0-4 record against teams with a winning percentage above .500.
The Grizzlies got back to a lot of the things that were working when they started 6-0. Final: Grizzlies 118, Raptors 102 Memphis is now 5-0 on the road. Best start in franchise history. https://t.co/gLu2wK2vCD
Defensively, the Raptors rank 13th in the NBA, allowing 112.8 points per game. However, in their four losses, opponents have averaged 124.3 points while shooting 56.0% from the field and 48.0% from three-point range.
Earlier coverage: Toronto Raptors Defeat Milwaukee Bucks Despite Brayden Burries' Career High