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Grizzlies Roll Out Bizarre Starting Five Against Raptors

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting Ty Jerome, Anthony Coward, Jaylen Wells, Cameron Boozer, and Zach Edey on Monday, leaning on an unconventional lineup to bounce back from a blowout loss.

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Raptors Roll Out Chaotic Rookie Backcourt for Monday Night

The Toronto Raptors are starting rookies Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter alongside RJ Barrett, Kyle Anderson, and Jakob Poeltl against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Lauri Markkanen's Wrist Injury Leaves Utah Jazz in Questionable Purgatory

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is listed as questionable for Tuesday with a wrist injury, leaving bettors and fans waiting on a game-time decision.

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