Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies
· National Basketball AssociationJackson, Bane lead 4th-quarter rally as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 108-106
Jackson, who was 6 of 8 in the final quarter, added 10 rebounds and a pair of blocks for Memphis, which won its third straight. Ja Morant finished with 19 points, despite going 5 of 16 from the field.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished with 29 points, including 15 in the fourth as Minnesota tried to thwart the Memphis rally. Edwards had a chance to win the game, but his 3-point attempt with Bane and Jackson guarding him was off the mark.
Memphis outscored Minnesota 37-30 in the fourth.
Minnesota announced before the game that guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out with a big toe injury.
Grizzlies: Memphis pulled within one possession on several occasions in the fourth until an 11-0 run finally overtook the Timberwolves.
Regular Season Series
MEM leads series 2-0
Recent Plays
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End of Game | 106 - 108 |
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End of the 4th Quarter | 106 - 108 |
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Timberwolves offensive team rebound | 106 - 108 |
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Anthony Edwards misses 26-foot three point step back jumpshot | 106 - 108 |
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Brandon Clarke enters the game for Luke Kennard | 106 - 108 |
Statistics
MIN |
MEM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 36-93 | FG | 37-86 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 14-43 | 3PT | 7-33 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 21 |
| 20-27 | FT | 27-34 |
| 74 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 17 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 34 |
| 25 | Assists | 19 |
| 5 | Steals | 9 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 22 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 14 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 54 |
| 26 | Fouls | 22 |
| 16 | Largest Lead | 11 |
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Cedric Coward, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Vince Williams Jr., G | Out | Dec 23 |
| Ja Morant, G | Out | Dec 23 |
| Brandon Clarke, F | Out | Dec 22 |
| John Konchar, G | Out | Dec 15 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Joe Ingles, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
Game Information
Location: Memphis, TN
Attendance: 17,794 · Capacity:
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City |
26 | 4 | .867 | - | L1 |
Denver |
21 | 8 | .724 | 4.5 | L1 |
Minnesota |
20 | 10 | .667 | 6 | W3 |
Portland |
12 | 18 | .400 | 14 | L2 |
Utah |
10 | 19 | .345 | 15.5 | L4 |
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Antonio |
22 | 7 | .759 | - | W7 |
Houston |
17 | 10 | .630 | 4 | L2 |
Memphis |
14 | 16 | .467 | 8.5 | W1 |
Dallas |
12 | 19 | .387 | 11 | W1 |
New Orleans |
8 | 23 | .258 | 15 | L1 |
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