NBA | Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - Jan 28 | 00:30 UTC

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Game Info Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies

 

This Saturday, the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will host the match between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies. The big orange ball will rise at 00:30 UTC, and it will be the third match between the Western Conference rivals this season, 2022/23. In the first duel, the Memphis Grizzlies got the better of playing at home. Already in the second game, the Minnesota Timberwolves won with their fans' support.

 

Minnesota Timberwolves

Under the command of Chris Finch, the Wolves are in a balanced campaign, with 25 wins and 25 losses. The Minnesota team has won six of the last ten clashes played.

 

By the way, the last victory was against the New Orleans Pelicans last Wednesday, playing in the opponent's home. The team scored 48.8% from balls and 37.9% from three-pointers. They were the team's highlights in the match: Anthony Edwards converted 37 points, six rebounds and five assists; D'Angelo Russell had 19 points, three rebounds and five assists; and Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, along with three assists. Incidentally, Rudy Gobert is questionable for the contest against the Grizzlies, while Taurean Prince will be out of the game.

 

Memphis Grizzlies

On the other side, we have some Grizzlies, under coach Taylor Jenkins, who are fighting for leadership of the Western Conference. So far, there are 31 victories and 17 defeats. The Memphis team won six out of the last ten games played. However, the team is coming from four straight losses against the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.

 

The match against the Warriors was at the opponent's home, where the Memphis Grizzlies lost by 122 to 120. The team took advantage of 47.7% of the shots and 32.3% of the three balls. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke were the team's big names in the match. Morant had a double-double of 29 points and 12 assists, along with four rebounds and two steals; Bane converted 20 points, three rebounds and four assists; ultimately, Clarke had 19 points, eight rebounds and two assists. John Konchar will be out of contention for recovery from a concussion.