On April 30, the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Grizzlies with a 3-2 score, away to the Timberwolves, the first half of the two sides of the score glue, the third quarter Timberwolves led by up to 13 points, the fourth quarter Grizzlies achieved a rebound, and finally the Grizzlies 114-106 again reversed the Timberwolves, the Grizzlies 4-2 promotion.
In the first quarter, the Grizzlies were 10-11, Bain had three three-pointers, Brooks scored five points and the Grizzlies built up their advantage at 24-16. McDaniels scored two three-pointers, Edwards scored seven straight points and the Timberwolves came back 29-26. Clark made a layup and the Grizzlies finished the first quarter 28-29. In the second quarter, the two sides were glued, and after 41-41, Edwards scored three points, Towns dunked, and the Timberwolves made it 46-41. The Timberwolves maintained a slim margin, ending the first half 52-49.
In the third quarter, Russell scored five straight points. Brooks layup. Towns made a layup. Tillman dunked. Towns made two free throws and Edwards made one free throw, Towns scored five straight points and the Timberwolves opened the scoring 66-53. Brooks three-pointers. Beverley three-pointers. Morant played 2+1, Morant layup, Brooks jumper, Anderson layup, Brooks three-pointer, Grizzlies 12-0 attack wave, chased only one point. Beverley three-pointers. Anderson threw a throw. McLaughlin layup. Morant scored two points on the free throw. McDaniels scored seven straight points, McLaughlin hit two free throws, Edwards made a layup and the Timberwolves returned with a 10-0 lead of 84-72. Clark scored two points on free throws to end the third quarter with the Grizzlies 74-84.
In the fourth quarter, Jaren Jackson scored three points, Jones three points, and the Grizzlies chased points. After the two sides sawed, there were 6 minutes and 04 seconds left in the game, and with Bane's three-pointer, the Grizzlies tied the score 94-94. Edwards three-pointers. Brooks saluted three points in return. Beverly made Brooks an offensive foul and Brooks left the court with six fouls. Edwards scored two points on the free throw. Clark hit two free throws, Bane took three points, Morant made a layup and the Grizzlies made the final two minutes 103-99. McDaniels three-pointer. Jones three-pointers. McLaughlin layup. Jaren Jackson dunked, Morant scored two points on the free throw and Jaren Jackson scored two points on the free throw. Edwards layup. Morant scored two points on free throws to give the Grizzlies 114-106.
The Grizzlies, Brooks 23 points, Jaren Jackson 16 points and 14 rebounds, Bane 23 points and 7 rebounds, Morant 17 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, Clark 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, Jones 10 points.
Timberwolves, Edwards 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Towns 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Beverley 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, McDaniels 24 points and 4 rebounds, McLaughlin 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.