PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors bring efficient attacking at the rim (ranked 2nd) and strong passing capabilities (ranked 2nd) into FedExForum, though their low-frequency three-point shooting (ranked 25th) and weak spacing on offense (ranked 28th) could prove problematic against a competent defensive unit. Toronto has lost five of their last eight games overall and will look to avoid a third consecutive defeat after falling to Sacramento 123-115 on Wednesday. With six games remaining in the regular season and a guaranteed playoff spot at stake, the Raptors need to finish in the top six of the Eastern Conference to secure their berth. All-Star forward Scottie Barnes, dealing with a left shoulder contusion, remains crucial to Toronto's playoff push as coach Darko Rajakovic emphasizes the fine balance Barnes must strike between aggressive scoring and playmaking. Memphis presents a contrasting profile with their high frequency of post-up shots (ranked 3rd) and respectable defense against three-point shooting (ranked 7th), yet their bad defensive rebounding (ranked 25th) and poor defense against attacking the rim (ranked 29th) expose significant vulnerabilities. The Grizzlies have lost 15 of their last 17 games overall and will attempt to avoid a third straight loss following a 130-119 defeat to the Knicks. The final six games will not include guards Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen Jr., Santi Aldama and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, among others. Despite being significantly undermanned, Memphis has played inspired basketball against some of the league's best teams, trimming a 22-point deficit to just three points late in the third quarter against New York.