Grizzlies vs Timberwolves
Sat, Jan 31
Final
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(18 - 28)
114
-
131
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(30 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 21 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 114 |
| Timberwolves | 30 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 131 |
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GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
GG Jackson
MEM | #45 | F
19
4
5
Julius Randle
MIN | #30 | F/C
27
7
7
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to dominate a depleted and fatigued Grizzlies squad that is missing nearly its entire starting lineup on the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is decimated by injuries, missing key starters Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke, leaving them with a G-League level supporting cast.
- • Minnesota enters with a significant rest advantage, having not played since Thursday, while the Grizzlies are on the second leg of a back-to-back after a loss yesterday.
- • The Timberwolves' healthy core of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert creates a massive talent mismatch against a Grizzlies roster relying almost entirely on Jaren Jackson Jr.
- • Minnesota has momentum with two consecutive wins, including a double-digit victory over the Thunder, whereas Memphis has lost five straight games.
- • The Grizzlies' lack of size without Edey and Clarke will be exploited by Minnesota's dominant frontcourt rebounding and interior defense.
- • Memphis can only stay competitive if they shoot an outlier percentage from three-point range to offset their interior disadvantages.
