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Final: Grizzlies 102, Raptors 99 - March 2, 2012

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Key Stat of the Night

Points off turnovers. The Raptors committed 16 turnovers in the game giving the Grizzlies 24 points from their errors.

Key Run of the Night

Gay's 19-foot baseline jumper with 26.9 seconds left in the game put the Grizzlies ahead 100-99. After sinking the jumper Gay raised his finger to his lips to hush the boisterous Air Canada Centre crowd, also silencing the Raptors offense who wouldn't score for the remainder of the game.

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-15) beat the Toronto Raptors (11-25) 102-99 on Friday night at the Air Canada Centre. The win was the Grizzlies third in a row and their seventh win in eight games. Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Mike Conley and Marc Gasol both contributed 21 points a piece.

Game Notes

  • The Grizzlies have won three in a row and six in a row against the Ratpors. ... Toronto is 0-10 at home this season when trailing after three quarters... the Raptors are 1-8 when allowing 100+ points. ... The Grizzlies are a perfect 10-0 this season when scoring 100 or more points. ... Toronto's reserves scored 54 points while Memphis scored 29 points off the bench. ... Toronto tied a season low with four offensive rebounds.

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