{"id":695827,"date":"2026-04-03T13:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/695827\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:16:28","slug":"raptors-face-g-league-heavy-grizzlies-as-playoff-seeding-race-hits-critical-stretch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/695827\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors Face G-League Heavy Grizzlies as Playoff Seeding Race Hits Critical Stretch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Toronto Raptors are hoping to end their losing streak as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies inside the FedEx Forum. <\/p>\n

The Raptors’ urgency needs to be at an all-time high with only six games left to go in the season and spots in the top six of the Eastern Conference still up for grabs. <\/p>\n

If the Raptors play like they did against the Sacramento Kings<\/a>, a win will certainly not be in their favor. The team struggled out of the gate early and never was able to truly get in control of the game. <\/p>\n

The Raptors have to take care of these games against low-level teams, and Brandon Ingram has missed two games recently due to a heel injury<\/a>. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett also have small nicks, but they are hoping to roll with the punches. <\/p>\n

This is the first time the Raptors and Grizzlies are meeting since early November, when the Raptors pulled out a 117-104 victory in Memphis. The Grizzlies looked a lot different in their early-season matchup. <\/p>\n

The starting five from the last game will only have one player available for this game in Cam Spencer, a shooting guard averaging 11.1 points per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale were traded ahead of the deadline, while Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are part of the team’s extremely lengthy injury report. <\/p>\n

The Grizzlies are just 5-18 since the All-Star break and are playing with a bunch of G League players to help fill out their roster. The team played seven rookies in their last game against the New York Knicks, including Cedric Coward, Javon Small, Tyler Burton, Lucas Williamson, Jahmai Mashack, Adama Bal and Walter Clayton Jr. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Raptors should have relatively the same lineup. They hope Ingram can return to the lineup after missing the team’s previous game against the Kings. Taking advantage of an inexperienced Grizzlies roster will be crucial for the path to victory.<\/p>\n

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. controls the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram tries to defend | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game Details<\/p>\n

\u2022 Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies
\u2022 Date: Friday, April 3
\u2022 Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM EST
\u2022 Location: FedEx Forum | Memphis, TN<\/p>\n

What channel is Raptors vs. Grizzlies on?<\/p>\n

Raptors vs. Grizzlies will air on Sportsnet.<\/p>\n

How to stream Raptors vs. Grizzlies live<\/p>\n

Fans can stream the game live on:
\u2022 NBA App
\u2022 FuboTV (free trial available)
\u2022 Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (subscription required)<\/p>\n

Radio and live audio<\/p>\n

\u2022 TSN 1050
\u2022 Sportsnet 590 The Fan
\u2022 SiriusXM NBA Radio<\/p>\n

Raptors injury report<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0PG Immanuel Quickley<\/a> (OUT – foot)
\u2022 SF Brandon Ingram (QUESTIONABLE – heel)<\/p>\n

Grizzlies injury report<\/p>\n

\u2022 SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (OUT – pinky finger)
\u2022 PG Scotty Pippen Jr. (OUT – toe)
\u2022 PF Santi Aldama (OUT – knee)
\u2022 PF Brandon Clarke (OUT – calf)
\u2022 PG Ja Morant (OUT – elbow)
\u2022 C Zach Edey (OUT – ankle, elbow)
\u2022 SF Jaylen Wells (OUT – toe)
\u2022 PG Ty Jerome (QUESTIONABLE – ankle)
\u2022 PF Taj Gibson (QUESTIONABLE – foot)
\u2022 SF Taylor Hendricks (QUESTIONABLE – finger)<\/p>\n

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