Match Preview and Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center, on 24th February(USA), 2022 as the season resumes after the NBA All-Star Break.
An important part of the season begins as the race to the playoffs for all the teams tighten up.
Both these teams have playoff aspirations and are in the playoff spots in the current rankings but the Grizzlies have a better chance of making the playoffs than the TWolves and this contest will bring the competitiveness between two young and exciting teams of the West.
Current record of both the teams:
- Grizzlies are 41-19 and are the 3rd seed in the West.
- Timberwolves are 31-28 and are the 7th seed in the West.
Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies:
- Dillon Brooks – Ankle
- Yves Pons – Thigh
Minnesota Timberwolves :
- McKinley Wright IV – Elbow
Players to watch out for in Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Ja Morant – Grizzlies
Ja is playing at an MVP level and was an all-star this season. He will be expected to start things again from where he left before the break and is expected to have a big run to end the regular season.
- Desmond Bane – Grizzlies
Desmond Bane has been the second option for the Grizzlies behind Ja and is expected to continue his good form and help the Grizzlies to secure that 3rd seed in the West.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Wolves
Coming off after winning the 3-point contest during the All-Star break, KAT has been playing really well and is expected to perform well again to help the Wolves overcome a tough opponent.
- Anthony Edwards – Wolves
Ant-Man in his sophomore year in the league has been showing the world why he was the 1st pick last year. He is expected to put great performances to end the regular season and help his team to qualify for the playoffs.
Match Prediction & Telecast details:
Both the teams are looking pretty strong entering into this game and we all should expect a high-scoring game between these two high flying teams but Ja & Gang are just playing at a very great level in this season which will give them an edge here.
Prediction:
- Memphis Grizzlies to win the game.
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