Who’s Playing
Minnesota @ Memphis
Regular Season Records: Minnesota 1-0; Memphis 56-26
What to Know
The Minnesota Timberwolves have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a playoff game at FedExForum at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. Minnesota should still be riding high after a win, while Memphis will be looking to get back in the win column.
The Timberwolves didn’t have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 109-104 victory. Minnesota’s point guard D’Angelo Russell was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 29 points and six assists along with five boards.
Meanwhile, a victory for the Grizz just wasn’t in the stars on Sunday as the squad never even grasped a temporary lead. They have to be aching after a bruising 139-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Grizzlies were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 72-49. Memphis’ defeat came about despite a quality game from shooting guard John Konchar, who dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 13 rebounds, and ten dimes. That’s Konchar’s first triple-double of the season.
Minnesota is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Washington Wizards April 5 easily too and instead slipped up with a 132-114. In other words, don’t count Memphis out just yet.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $45.15
Odds
The Grizzlies are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 7-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Memphis have won 17 out of their last 25 games against Minnesota.
- Feb 24, 2022 – Minnesota 119 vs. Memphis 114
- Jan 13, 2022 – Memphis 116 vs. Minnesota 108
- Nov 20, 2021 – Minnesota 138 vs. Memphis 95
- Nov 08, 2021 – Memphis 125 vs. Minnesota 118
- May 05, 2021 – Memphis 139 vs. Minnesota 135
- Apr 02, 2021 – Memphis 120 vs. Minnesota 108
- Jan 13, 2021 – Memphis 118 vs. Minnesota 107
- Jan 07, 2020 – Memphis 119 vs. Minnesota 112
- Dec 01, 2019 – Memphis 115 vs. Minnesota 107
- Nov 06, 2019 – Memphis 137 vs. Minnesota 121
- Mar 23, 2019 – Minnesota 112 vs. Memphis 99
- Feb 05, 2019 – Memphis 108 vs. Minnesota 106
- Jan 30, 2019 – Minnesota 99 vs. Memphis 97
- Nov 18, 2018 – Memphis 100 vs. Minnesota 87
- Apr 09, 2018 – Minnesota 113 vs. Memphis 94
- Mar 26, 2018 – Memphis 101 vs. Minnesota 93
- Dec 04, 2017 – Memphis 95 vs. Minnesota 92
- Feb 04, 2017 – Memphis 107 vs. Minnesota 99
- Nov 19, 2016 – Memphis 93 vs. Minnesota 71
- Nov 01, 2016 – Minnesota 116 vs. Memphis 80
- Oct 26, 2016 – Memphis 102 vs. Minnesota 98
- Mar 16, 2016 – Minnesota 114 vs. Memphis 108
- Feb 19, 2016 – Memphis 109 vs. Minnesota 104
- Jan 23, 2016 – Minnesota 106 vs. Memphis 101
- Nov 15, 2015 – Memphis 114 vs. Minnesota 106
Injury Report for Memphis
- Killian Tillie: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Minnesota
- Taurean Prince: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
