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The Grizzlies score a franchise record 155 points in a win over the Raptors

The Grizzlies score a franchise record 155 points in a win over the Raptors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Zach Edey also scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise scoring record by tying the reeling Toronto Raptors 155 points. 126 on Thursday evening.

The 155 points are the most scored by an NBA team this season, even though no player on the Grizzlies scored more than 21 points.

Desmond Bane added 19 points, Jaylen Wells scored 17 and Ja Morant had 15 points and nine assists for Memphis, which had seven players with at least 15 points, the most in a game in NBA history.

The Grizzlies won for the third time in four games.

Toronto suffered its ninth straight loss, falling to 1-14 on the road. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 27 points and Scottie Barnes added 26. Chris Boucher finished the game with 15.

Both teams played porous defense for three quarters and each reached 100 points before the fourth began. A Memphis outburst in the third increased the lead to 22.

Takeaways

Raptors: Despite the slip-up, Toronto had played close games recently. Of the previous seven, only one was decided by more than 10 points.

Grizzlies: Memphis leads the NBA with 122.7 points per game, and the Grizzlies scored 78 points in the first two quarters – the most in a half this season.

Key moment

Memphis was already up 127-103 with 10:29 left when Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic went to official JT Orr and complained about calls. Orr committed a technical foul, but Rajakovic kept coming as players tried to hold him back. Then Orr called another technician and sent a steaming Rajakovic into the locker room.

Key statistics

The Grizzlies had a season-high 24 offensive rebounds, which led to 33 second-chance points, also a season high.

Next

Toronto hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The Grizzlies begin a five-game trip Friday in New Orleans.

ESPN Research and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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