Grizzlies' Marc Gasol has a career day in Wednesday's win over Toronto

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol went 14-of-25 from the field (including 5-of-10 from 3-point range), scoring a career-high 42 points with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal as the Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 101-99 on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Gasol opened the game on an absolute tear, going 6-of-6 from the field and scoring the Grizzlies' first 16 points. He has been hot with his shot lately, shooting 55.0 percent and averaging 32.5 points per game over his last four.

Gasol finished the win with a 54.4 nERD -- the highest mark among all players in action on Wednesday night, per numberFire Live. He also ranks 23rd in the NBA and first among Grizzlies players with a 4.8 nERD on the season.