Timberwolves challenge Grizzlies
On April 22, Beijing time, the Grizzlies and timber wolves launched a series of G3 competitions. At present, the big score battle between the two sides has become a 1-1 draw, and the Timberwolves, who have returned to the home court, are determined to rebound strongly.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves
The Timberwolves led by seven points in the first half
In the first half, the Timberwolves, led by Beverly, Towns and Russell, achieved multi-point blossoming in the first quarter, and at one point took a 19-point lead. After the first quarter, the Grizzlies trailed by 18 points. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves went on an 8-0 run to extend the gap to 26 points. The Grizzlies, led by Bain and Morant, struggled to score points. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 51-44. Being able to finish halftime, leading the Grizzlies, who are ranked No. 2 in the league, and the Timberwolves, who are No. 7 in the West, will be described as a blockbuster. From trailing by 26 points at one point to trailing by 7 points at halftime, the Grizzlies recovered a 19-point deficit.
At halftime, the Timberwolves led by seven points
Chilled! Beverley 12+2, timberwolves lead the Grizzlies by seven points! Russell scored 10 points and Morant 2 of 7!
Half-game review
In the first quarter, Vanderbilt scored 4 consecutive points in the penalty area, Towns sent a big hat, Russell scored from a distance, the Grizzlies requested a timeout, Beverly scored another 4 points with a free throw, and the Timberwolves made a perfect start 12-0. Bane scored from a distance, and Downs scored with a basket also in color. Bane hit another three-pointer and Towns hit all two free throws. Anderson and Towns faced off in the penalty area, Morant scored from a distance, Jackson Jr. scored 1 of 2 free throws, Tillman and Edwards each scored 1 goal, and Russell scored from a distance.
Downs was packed
Anderson played single-handedly, and Edwards returned the long-range shot. Williams scored a three-pointer and Vanderbilt scored from the basket. Vanderbilt made a steal and Russell countered a dragon to score a layup. Beasley hit 2+1, Vanderbilt hit 2 free throws, Beasley scored from a distance, and the Timberwolves went on a 15-3 run to extend the gap to 19 points. Jones scored from a distance to break the scoring drought for the Grizzlies. Russell scored singles, also in color. After the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 39-21.
In the second quarter, Edwards scored from a distance, McDaniels scored in the box, Beasley scored a three-pointer, the Timberwolves went on an 8-0 run to take a 26-point lead, and the Grizzlies requested a timeout. Jackson Jr. hit 2+1, Clarke made four points with free throws, and Memphis chased seven points in a row. Beverley scored in the air, Brooks made 1 of 2 free throws, Towns blocked the opponent, Beverley dunked, Russell created the opponent's offensive foul, and the game entered a timeout.
Edwards slammed the basket
Bane hit two consecutive long-range shots and Morant scored on a layup. Tillman scored in the penalty area, Bane went in for another long-range shot, and the Grizzlies responded with a 21-4 offensive run with just a seven-point difference. After halftime, the Grizzlies trailed 44-51.
Morant 2 of 7
Grizzlies star Jamorant played 18 minutes in the half, shooting 2-of-7, 1-of-2 from three-point range, 0 free throws, and had 5 points, 3 boards, 5 assists and 1 block. Morant shot 29 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range. Morant was in poor form in the first half and had a low shooting percentage, which was the main reason why the Grizzlies were once behind their opponents by a large margin.
Morant was packed
Bain scored 3 points 16+2+5
Grizzlies star Bane played 19 minutes in the half, shooting 5-of-11, 5-of-8 from three-point range and 1-of-2 from the free throw line, scoring 16 points, 2 boards and 1 steal. Bain shot 45 percent from the field and 63 percent from three-point range. Bane, who scored as many as five 3-pointers in the first half, scored consecutive points in the second quarter and became the Grizzlies' vanguard in chasing points. Bane blasted the highest score of the first half, and the Grizzlies were able to force the point difference to single digits, and Bane was the best of luck.
Bane erupted
Beverley 12+2
Timberwolves star Beverley played 15 minutes in the half, shooting 5-of-8, 0-of-2 from three-point range and 2-of-3 from the free throw line, with 12 points, 2 assists and 1 steal. Beverly shot 63 percent from the field, and he cut the Timberwolves' highest score in the first half. Beverley, who is aggressive on the offensive end, is the atmosphere mover on the Timberwolves court. At the same time, Beverley also very well limited Morant's play.
Beverley attacked with the ball
Russell scored 10 points
Timberwolves star Russell played 15 minutes in the half, shooting 3-of-6, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 1-of-1 from the free throw line, with 10 points, 4 boards and 3 assists. Russell's shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage are both 50%. Russell, who has performed well on the offensive end, is the key player for the Timberwolves to maintain a score lead.
Russell singled Morant
Half-time stats for both teams
Timberwolves: Edwards 7 points, Vanderbilt 5 points and 9 rebounds, Towns 6 points and 4 rebounds, Beverley 12 points, 2 assists and 1 steal, Russell 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Beasley 9 points.
Grizzlies: Bane 16 points, 2 boards and 1 steal, Morant 5 points, 3 boards, 5 assists and 1 block, Anderson 4 points, Clark 4 points.