Timberwolves Triumph Over Grizzlies in High-Scoring Game

Anthony Edwards electrified the court with 44 points, including an impressive 18 during the Timberwolves’ all-time best 52-point third quarter. Minnesota outplayed the Memphis Grizzlies, clinching a 141-125 victory on Thursday night. This showdown was crucial for both teams as they aimed to bypass the play-in tournament.

Julius Randle contributed significantly, adding 31 points and 10 rebounds. The Wolves soared to game-changing heights, achieving the highest-scoring quarter in the NBA this season. In the third quarter, Edwards hit all five of his shots, while Randle scored 14 points, driving the Timberwolves to an astonishing 18 of 21 field goals (85.7%) success rate.

Naz Reid supported with 14 points, marking the Timberwolves’ sixth win out of their last seven games. This victory propelled Minnesota into a tie with the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, all holding the sixth to eighth places in the Western Conference with a 47-33 record.

Despite Ja Morant’s dazzling 36-point performance, capped off with a dramatic grenade-tossing celebration after a three-pointer, the Grizzlies couldn’t maintain their three-game winning streak. Desmond Bane added 28 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 23, but the defeat put a bump in their path to bypassing the play-in tournament.

Takeaways

Timberwolves: After a tough loss to Milwaukee, where Minnesota squandered a 24-point lead, the Timberwolves made a triumphant comeback, reclaiming their winning momentum.

Grizzlies: With a three-game winning streak under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies had looked promising. However, this loss dimmed their chances of avoiding the play-in.

Key Moment

The Timberwolves stormed into the second half with a 26-5 run, including a blistering 17 consecutive points. Randle jumpstarted the charge, nailing his first five attempts, and Minnesota dominated the third quarter with a 52-25 advantage.

Key Stat

Though Memphis maintained roughly 50% accuracy in overall shots and from beyond the arc, their 15 turnovers gifted Minnesota 23 points, proving costly.

Up Next

Both teams are back on the court Friday night. The Timberwolves will host Brooklyn, while the Grizzlies head to Denver to clash with the Nuggets.