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Can the Toronto Raptors Claw Victory at FedExForum?

As the Toronto Raptors prepare to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from a recent victory. The Raptors, who have had a challenging season thus far with 15 wins and 22 losses, showed signs of resurgence in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 2nd. Despite being outscored in fast break points and bench production, they managed to secure a win with a final score of 124-121.


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The victory was marked by an impressive display of resilience and offensive firepower. The Raptors led for nearly 40 minutes of game time and boasted a lead as large as 19 points. Their shooting was consistent; they hit 48 percent from the field and an encouraging 37 percent from beyond the arc. However, it's worth noting that while their free throw percentage stood at a less-than-ideal 72 percent, they drew fouls effectively—earning themselves an impressive total of 40 attempts from the line.


The upcoming game against Memphis presents both challenges and opportunities for Toronto. The Grizzlies are known for their gritty playstyle and will not make things easy on either end of the court. However, if Toronto can replicate their previous performance—particularly their ability to control possession time (105.6) and capitalize on turnovers—they stand a good chance at coming away with another win.


One area where TOR must improve is in limiting opponent possessions; during their last encounter with Cleveland, both teams had over 103 possessions each—a high number that suggests defensive lapses allowed too many scoring chances for opponents.


Looking ahead to January 3rd's contest in Memphis, it is crucial that TOR brings its A-game defensively while maintaining offensive efficiency seen in recent outings. With players stepping up across different facets—assists turnover ratio (2.27), second-chance points (14), points off turnovers (12)—the team has shown it has what it takes to compete even when odds are stacked against them.


Raptors fans should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup scheduled at FedExForum on January 3rd at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (-05:00). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on TSN internationally or tune into BSSE channel number six hundred forty-nine if you're rooting from home territory.

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