Timberwolves challenge Grizzlies
On April 30, Beijing time, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves staged Game 6 of the first round of the Western Playoffs. The Minnesota generals who returned to the home court can be described as a backwater battle. The Grizzlies, who won the match points, wanted to end the series.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies
The Grizzlies reversed the Timberwolves to advance to the semifinals with a 4-2 lead
In the first half, the two sides fought hard to solve the score, and the point difference was always between single digits. Edwards shot 7-of-11 in the first half and scored 20 points. Morant shot 1-of-6 in the first half and scored just four points. After halftime, the Grizzlies trailed by three points.
In the second half, Towns led the team to a 14-4 offensive attack, and the Timberwolves took a 13-point lead. The Grizzlies blossomed more, returning the 12-3 offensive to snap the score. Still, McDaniels scored consecutive points to help the Timberwolves finish the third quarter with a double-digit lead. In the final quarter, Jalan Jackson Jr. opened fire inside and outside, leading the team to close the point difference to 3 points, and the two sides have since fallen into a battle. The Grizzlies shot consecutive long-range shots, with only 69 seconds left in the final game, and surpassed their opponents by four points.
The Grizzlies reversed a narrow victory over the Timberwolves
In the decisive moment, Jarren Jackson Jr. completed a dunk, and the Grizzlies held a four-point lead to seal the victory. Beverly and Edwards couldn't shoot from a long range, and the Grizzlies hit consecutive steady free throws. In the end, Memphis narrowly won 114-106, completing a 13-point reversal, and eliminated the Timberwolves 4-2 to advance to the semifinals. The Grizzlies' opponent in the second round is the Warriors led by Stephen Curry.
The Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals
Game review
The first quarter kicked in, Towns scored from mid-range, Bane scored on a layup, Edwards scored on a throw, and Jaren Jackson Jr. responded with a three-pointer. Edwards hit a strong basket and Brooks blasted in a three-pointer also in color. Edwards hit all two free throws and Bane threw in. Edwards hit a long-range shot, Morant missed 2 free throws, Brooks made a layup, and Bane and McDaniels fired a three-pointer. Brooks and Bane hit long-range shots again, and McDaniels had three more three-pointers. Towns threw in the ball and Bain hit his third three-pointer of the quarter.
Bain shot a three-pointer
McDaniels scored two three-pointers in response, and the Grizzlies asked for a timeout. Brooks and Edwards faced off in the penalty area, and Edwards scored five more points from mid- to long-range range. Clark scored low and the first quarter was over, with the Timberwolves leading 29-28. Edwards played the first quarter, scoring 16 points, 2 boards, 3 assists and 1 cap on 6-of-7 shooting. Bain shot 5-of-6 and 3-of-4 from three-point range, scoring a team-high 13 points in a single quarter.
In the second quarter, Clark scored a layup, Jones threw a score, and Beasley completed a dunk after stealing. Clark and Monroe played against each other in the penalty area, McDaniels scored 1 goal, Clark made 2 free throws and Monroe scored in the low post. Jackson Jr. hit a long-range shot and the Timberwolves asked for a timeout. McLaughlin scored on a layup, Beverley hit a 2+1 and Edwards blocked Morant. Clark scored on a layup and Edwards scored on a jumper. Towns dunked and the Grizzlies requested a timeout.
Edwards roared in celebration
Morant scored four points on consecutive free throws, Towns hit all two free throws and Russell scored on a layup. Clark threw a free throw and Edwards hit 1 of 2 free throws. Bain hit a high jumper and Towns made 1 of 2 free throws. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 52-49.
Russell scored from a distance and then scored on a layup, with Brooks and Downs facing each other in the penalty area. Tillman dunked, Towns and Edwards hit 2 free throws in succession, Towns hit 2+1, followed by a high jumper, and the Timberwolves went on a 14-4 offensive run to extend the point difference to 13 points. Brooks hit a long-range shot to stop the bleeding for the Grizzlies.
McDaniels hit a long-range shot
Beverley responded with a three-pointer and Morant hit the inside to score five points on a free throw. Brooks scored on a jumper, Anderson scored on a layup, and the Grizzlies responded with a 12-3 offensive move to close the point difference to four points. The Timberwolves requested a timeout, Brooks and Beverley fired three-pointers, and Anderson and McLaughlin each scored from the basket. Morant hit all 2 free throws, McDaniels hit a long-range shot, followed by two dunks, and 1 man scored seven points.
The Grizzlies requested a timeout, McLaughlin made 1 of 2 free throws, Edwards scored on a layup, and the Timberwolves blasted a 10-0 run to extend the point difference to 12 points. Clark hit all two free throws, and after the third quarter, the Grizzlies trailed 74-84.
Clark layup
In the final quarter, Jalen Jackson Jr. and Jones hit long-range shots in succession, Beverly made 1 of 2 free throws, and Clark scored 2 free throws. McLaughlin and Jackson Jr. each scored on a layup. McDaniels and Towns completed the dunks one after another, and the Grizzlies requested a timeout. Bane scored on a layup, Towns made 1 of 2 free throws, and Jackson scored three points on consecutive free throws. McDaniels scored two free throws, Jones threw in and Brooks fired a three-pointer against Edwards. Brooks scored another three-pointer to tie the two sides at 97.
Clark blocked Edwards and Beverly created Brooks' offensive foul, who was sent off for his 6th personal foul. Edwards made all 2 free throws, Towns made a first-class malicious foul, Clark made 1 of 2 free throws, Towns blocked Morant and McDaniels blocked Clark. The Timberwolves requested a timeout, Bane hit a long-range shot and the Grizzlies rebounded by two points. Jones and Morant couldn't shoot from a distance in a row, and Morantela scored on a layup. McDaniels fired in a long-range shot, and Jones responded with a whistle-blown three-pointer. With 69 seconds left in the final game, the Grizzlies led 106-102 to seal the win.
Morant was packed
McLaughlin scored on a layup and Jalen Jackson Jr. slammed into the dunk. Beverley couldn't shoot from a distance, and Towns scrambled to get the ball out of bounds. With just 24 seconds left in the finale, the Timberwolves trailing by four points and the Grizzlies requested a timeout. Morant and Jackson Jr. hit all four free throws and Edwards scored on a layup. Morant scored two free throws and the game time was over. The Grizzlies narrowly beat their opponents by eight points to advance to the semifinals.
Morant quasi-triple-double
Grizzlies star Jamoriant played 38 minutes, shooting 4-of-14, 0-of-5 from three-point range, 9-of-12 from the free throw line, and had 17 points, 8 boards, 11 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Morant delivered the most assists of the game while steadily outputting on the offensive end. At Morant's instigation, the Grizzlies achieved a six-man double-double, which was the key to their eventual comeback. Morant hit a succession of free throws in the decider moment to help the Grizzlies harvest the game.
Morant defends Edwards
Jones made a contribution
The Grizzlies played 26 minutes in the backcourt, shooting 4-of-9, 2-of-6 from three-point range, 0 free throws, and had 10 points, 1 board, 4 assists and 1 steal. Jones blasted in a whistle-breaking three-pointer in the decider moment to help the Grizzlies take the initiative in the game. Jones' crucial three-pointer in the decisive moment made him the winner of the game. Jones, credited the Grizzlies with the eventual win.
Jones singled Russell
Edwards 30+5+5 drink hate
Timberwolves star Edwards played 41 minutes, shooting 10-of-24 from the field, 4-of-10 from three-point range and 6-of-8 from the free throw line, and had 30 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Edwards scored the highest score in the game with 42 percent shooting and 40 percent three-point shooting. Edwards, who showed his all-around skills, also hit the second most long-range shot of the game. Edwards, who has excelled at both ends of the board and on tandem teams, was key to the Timberwolves' 13-point lead at one point.
Edwards jumper
However, Edwards conceded a back-to-back three-pointer in the final moments of the final quarter, allowing the Grizzlies to turn the tide on the court. Edwards, can only drink and accept defeat.
Downs 19 6, late stealth
Timberwolves star Towns played 41 minutes, shooting 6-of-19, 0-of-3 from three-point range, 6-of-9 from the free throw line, and had 18 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Towns cut a two-double, but only shot 32 percent, and the three-point shot was even more grainy. Downs' slump on the offensive end was the main reason for the Timberwolves' reversal. At the end of the quarter, Towns became completely invisible. As the Timberwolves' home star, Towns shot 1 of 5 in the 3rd quarter and scored only 3 points. Downs' poor performance in the 4th quarter was the main reason for the Timberwolves' loss.
Morant defends Downs
Two-team stats
Grizzlies: Jamorant 17 points, 8 boards, 11 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, Clark 17 points, 11 boards, 5 assists, 3 blocks, Tyes Jones 10 points, 1 board, 4 assists, 1 steal, Brooks 23 points, 3 boards and 2 assists, Jalan Jackson Jr. 18 points, 14 boards and 2 blocks, Tillman 2 points and 3 boards, Bain 23 points and 7 boards, Anderson 4 points and 3 boards.
Timberwolves: Edwards 30 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 blocks, Downs 18 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, Beverly 10 points, 4 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks, Russell 7 points, 4 assists, Vanderbilt 2 points, 4 boards, McDaniels 24 points and 4 boards, McLaughlin 9 points, 5 boards and 4 assists, Beasley 2 points and 2 boards, Monroe 4 points and 2 boards.