Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ winning streak is at three games. Monday’s win was the most improbable, with Memphis erasing a double-digit deficit to earn an impressive 108-106 comeback win over the Timberwolves on MLK Day at FedExForum. The Grizzlies trailed 100-95 before reeling off an 11-0 run to take a lead they ultimately never relinquished.
Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves
The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in the second game of their three-game regular season series. After losing four straight games to the Timberwolves last season, the Grizzlies won a thrilling game on January 11 against them.
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After four games on the road, the Grizzlies are heading back home. They will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday at FedExForum. Coming in fresh off a win as the underdog, the Grizzlies will stroll into this one as the favorite.
Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.
Jaylen Wells was not expected to have a major role in the Memphis Grizzlies' rotation this season. Circumstances and his skills have changed all that.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the obvious No. 1 pick. He’s lived up to the hype during his freshman year with the Blue Devils, and will be expected to be an All-NBA player by the time he reaches his prime. Behind Flagg, there are a number of prospects who have a pathway to NBA stardom but also have scary downside scenarios if they don’t hit.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a pivotal fourth-quarter run to a 121-113 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in a chippy contest featuring a bevy of technical fouls.
The Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in a Western Conference showdown, hoping to do something they haven't done in 15 seasons.