Game Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-7) will be trying to snap their two-game road losing streak when they face the Memphis Grizzlies (8-4) on Friday night. The Timberwolves are coming off a 129-117 loss to Phoenix as two-point favorites. The Grizzlies are coming off a 124-122 win over San Antonio as six-point favorites.

Memphis is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Minnesota.

Timberwolves Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak

The Timberwolves aren’t playing well at the moment and come into this game on a two-game losing streak. They will try to put an end to their streak with a win over the Grizzlies, which will give them their second win in their last seven games.
Minnesota is averaging 114 points per game. They scored 117 points in their last game, making 52.6 percent of their field goals and 33.3 percent of their three-pointers.

Rudy Gobert led the way for the Timberwolves with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels finished with 24 points and eight rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell added 20 points and six assists.

Minnesota has struggled defensively, giving up 115.8 points per game. They gave up 129 points in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to win this game.

Grizzlies Going For Fifth Win in Six Games

The Grizzlies played well over the past week, winning four of their last five games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Timberwolves, which will give them their second win in a row and fifth win in their last six games.
Memphis is averaging 116.8 points per game. They scored 124 points in their last game, making 51 percent of their field goals and 43.8 percent of their three-pointers.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Ja Morant finished with 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Dillon Brooks added 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Memphis has struggled defensively, giving up 115.3 points per game. They gave up 122 points in their last game and will need to play better if they want to get the win.

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