Ty Jerome scored 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 118–102 in Toronto on Monday, according to Canadian Press reporting published by Sportsnet.

Memphis improved to 7–3, while Toronto fell to 5–5 despite a season-high 20 points and 11 assists from Jamal Shead.

The Raptors were without Scottie Barnes because of a left groin strain, Immanuel Quickley because of right hamstring tightness and soreness, and Collin Murray-Boyles because of illness. Toronto used its sixth different starting lineup in its first 10 games.

Shead helped the Raptors threaten a comeback early in the fourth quarter. Toronto opened the period with an 11–5 run, highlighted by his steal and breakaway layup, to cut Memphis’s lead to 94–92. The Grizzlies called a timeout and then rebuilt their advantage.

Jerome added six rebounds and two assists. Cameron Boozer finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for Memphis, while Toronto native Zach Edey contributed eight points and nine rebounds.

The Grizzlies held a 45–34 rebounding advantage and outscored Toronto 12–4 on fast breaks.

RJ Barrett, of Mississauga, Ont., scored 19 points for the Raptors. Jakob Poeltl added 18 points and eight rebounds, while reserve Jamison Battle scored 18 points, including a season-high five three-pointers.

Toronto hosts the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Memphis returns home to face the Denver Nuggets that night.

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