Some people say that the Memphis Grizzlies can rise because of Morant. However, from the previous time period when Morant was absent, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the Grizzlies could perform even better without the rising star and win consecutive games. In fact, the Grizzlies can become the dark horse of the West, and it is still a bit one-sided to rely on Morant alone. They have Bane, they have Jarren Jr., and Adams, who plays the role of goalkeeper. When analyzing these players individually, it may not be possible to see how much waves they can make, but when they gathered in Memphis, there was a wonderful reaction of quantitative change causing qualitative change.
At this stage, with a record of 41 wins and 19 losses, they are third in the West and come to Minnesota to challenge the Timberwolves on the road. Also slightly surprising is that Wolves have gradually shown their fangs this season, with a great chance of reaching the playoffs. Star Downs, Champion Edwards, and Russell, their combination is still exciting. And this time the home team accepts the challenge of the Grizzlies, what kind of sparks will burst out from both sides? Let's move on.
The Grizzlies took the lead at the start of the game and took the lead in taking the lead. Morant's first quarter was not in good shape, but there were also 3 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block data, Williams even had 100% shooting rate of 4 of 4, sending 11 points, 1 assist and 1 steal, helping the team to play a 31-21 single quarter score and get a 10-point lead. And into the second quarter of the showdown, the Timberwolves, who are in a backward state, can also counterattack. Home star Towns also shot 100% from 4-of-4 shooting, delivering 10 points, 1 assist and 1 block, as well as Russell's 7 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal.
With the continuous development of the team's top leaders, Wolves also achieved a single-quarter score of 32-25, recovering the 7 points behind in the first quarter. Easy to fight again, wolves who have achieved good results in chasing points can continue to threaten. In the third quarter of the competition, beasley, who came off the bench, shot 4 of 5 in a single quarter, sent out a key 11 points, helping the team to play a 31-27 score, not only recovering the 3 points behind in the first half, but also achieving a 1-point rebound. The situation was reversed, and the Timberwolves, who entered the crucial final quarter, were able to beat the drum and play a 35-31 score with Russell's efficient output of 23 points in the single quarter.
In the end, the regular time of the fourth quarter was over, and the Timberwolves completed the upset counterattack with a score of 119-114, beating the Grizzlies of the West. To be sure, the Grizzlies lost the game, but their team's starters did well. Morant delivered 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists, Bane also had 14 points and three rebounds, Jalen Jr. who delivered 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Williams, who had 21 points and four rebounds. Six players on the team scored double digits, and the Grizzlies eventually lost, which was a pity.
Towns played 28 minutes in a single game and also delivered 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Edwards was in poor form, shooting only a poor shooting percentage of 1 in 11 shooting. Wolves were able to complete the upset counterattack and win the game, thanks to russell, the king of the last quarter of the team. That's right, how could Wolves have come to a comeback without his 23 points in the final quarter and 37 points and 9 assists?