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6. Marc Gasol vs. Toronto Raptors

By the time the ball tipped in Memphis Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors didn't know what hit them. After the fact, it just so happens that the license plate of the truck that ran them over read "Marc Gasol."

The All-Star center had it going from the beginning, with 19 points in the first quarter, including 16 straight. He finished the game with 42 points on a 40.1% usage rate and 71.4% true shooting percentage. The Memphis Grizzlies were surely thankful that Gasol brought his A-game that night.

Despite their center's dominant performance, the Grizzlies eked out a 101-99 win. Gasol's game-clinching free throws -- with 36 seconds remaining -- and his nERD of 54.36 put Memphis on top.