On April 30, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs first round of the final set of showdowns began, Memphis Grizzlies visited Minnesota to challenge the Timberwolves, which is the sixth matchup between the two teams and the only group showdown left in the first round. The Grizzlies have a 3-2 lead in the series, and if they win this game, they will go straight to the Western Conference semifinals, and if they lose in this game, the two teams will be dragged into the seventh game. It's a game for the Timberwolves that can't be lost, so they'll work hard to defend the home field.
The first quarter was a contest between two youngsters for both teams, with Edwards and Bain playing brilliantly, with Edwards hitting Russell's first personal three-pointer of the game and kicking off his offense. Bane, on the other hand, is three-pointers and three-of-a-row, and this young guy really shines in this series! Edwards scored 16 points in a single quarter, while Bane scored 13 points in a single quarter, with the Timberwolves and Grizzlies playing in the first quarter with the Timberwolves leading by just one point.
Both teams experienced a decline in offensive efficiency in the second quarter, with Beverley singled out the Grizzlies' Tillman to complete a difficult 2+1 layup, one of the few highlights of the quarter. Morant, who shot 0 from 5 in the first quarter, also completed a one-way layup on the inside line, worthy of being the king of the waist! Both teams scored a combined 44 points in the second quarter, and the Timberwolves went to rest at halftime with a three-point lead. The young Edwards scored 20 points in the first half, which is undoubtedly the best proof for him to play in the playoffs for the first time in his career.
In the third quarter, the Timberwolves played at home played momentum, Jalen Jr.'s breakthrough was rejected by Vanderbilt's big hat, Edwards made a free throw at the free throw line, and the Timberwolves shouted the MVP at home. A 14-4 lead was played during that time, and the Timberwolves took a 13-point lead. The leading Timberwolves also calmed down, and Towns did not look at people to assist Beverley, who hit a three-pointer. However, at the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies played a 9-0 offensive wave, and Morant repeatedly fouled the inside of the strong kill, which caused dissatisfaction among Timberwolves home fans.
However, as the Timberwolves hit consecutive bottom-corner three-pointers, the point difference was once again widened, and the Timberwolves scored a 32-25 quarter in the third quarter, entering the fourth quarter with a 10-point lead. The Grizzlies began the fourth quarter with a small 10-5 surge in the first three minutes, and the point difference was narrowed to five points. The Timberwolves had previously led 20+ in the fourth quarter and were flipped, so it was not safe to lead by 10 points in the fourth quarter. As Towns completed the dunk, the gap was stretched to 7 points and the Grizzlies called a timeout.
Bain counter-attacked and scored immediately after the timeout, and with Jalen Jr. hitting two free throws, the point difference was narrowed to three points. The Timberwolves had no effect after the timeout, but were hit by Dillon to tie the three-pointer. But then Dillon left the field. Edwards stood on the free throw line to score two points. Towns then committed a first-degree malicious foul and gave the opponent two free throws and possessions. Bane then hit a three-pointer and the Grizzlies rebounded again! Morantra hit again, 103-99! In the end, it was the Grizzlies who won.