On April 30, Beijing time, the NBA playoff Grizzlies came to welcome the G6 with the Timberwolves. In this campaign, the Timberwolves started in the second quarter and led almost all the way, with the maximum point difference stretched to 13 points at one point. But at the crucial moment of the final quarter, the Timberwolves suddenly lost power on the offensive end. The Grizzlies, with Morante's outstanding performance, eventually defeated the Timberwolves 114-106 and eliminated their opponents 4-2 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals and will play against the Warriors.
After five games between the two sides, the Grizzlies took a 3-2 lead. This series has also become the only matchup that has not ended in the first round so far. In Game 5, the Timberwolves conceded a good game, and Morant blasted 18 points in the final quarter to lead the Grizzlies to a comeback to win. In this game, the Timberwolves have no way back, but for the Grizzlies, if they are dragged into the rush to grab seven, everything will become unpredictable.
The two sides ushered in a decisive battle at the last moment! Dillon Brooks hit the ball on the counter-attack and left the court for his 6th foul. Subsequently, Edwards forced a foul on the basket, Edwards hit two free throws, and the Timberwolves went over 99-97 again. Clark then mistakenly injured teammate Jaren Jackson while grabbing rebounds. Clark made two free throws and one shot. Then, the Timberwolves Downs twice in a row big hat Morant, Clark grabbed the rebound and also ate the big cap! The Timberwolves led 99-98.
But after the pause, the Timberwolves suddenly lost power! Towns missed a shot, Bain's three-pointer hit, and the Grizzlies rebounded 101-99. Then, Edwards continued to miss, and Morant grabbed the rebound to break through. Timberwolves McDaniels hit a key three-pointer, but soon Tyes Jones returned the 3-pointer and the Grizzlies stopped the Timberwolves 106-102. In the final stages, Jalen Jackson dunked violently, and Beverley missed three points, and the game lost suspense. In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. The scene was dead silent, and the fans did not understand how the team had been reversed again
In the game, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, Bain 23 points and 7 boards, Morant 17 points and 11 assists on 8 boards, Clark 17 points and 11 boards, Jalan Jackson Jr. 16 points and 13 boards, jones 10 points. For the Timberwolves, Edwards had 30 points, Towns 18 points, 10 boards and four assists, McDaniels had 24 points and Beverly had 10 points.