The Grizzlies today beat the Timberwolves 124-96 at home to bring the score to 1-1.
In today's game, the Grizzlies had seven players on the entire team score in double figures. Morant played 30 minutes, shooting 9-of-16, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 3-of-4 from the free throw line, and cut a quasi-triple-double of 23 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists, with a plus-minus of +24, tied for a game-high. Jalan Jackson Jr. shot 5-of-12 from the field, 4-of-7 from three-point range and had 16 points and seven rebounds.
In addition, Bain had 16 points, four rebounds and four assists, Clark, Tillman and Zaire Williams all had 13 points, and Tyes Jones contributed 10 points.
On the Timberwolves side, the three stars were not very powerful, Towns played 28 minutes, 4 of 7, 1 of 3-pointers, 7 of 8 free throws, only 15 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, 5 turnovers and 5 fouls.
Edwards played 34 minutes, shooting 7-of-16, 4-of-10 from three-point range, 2-of-2 from the free throw line, 20 points and six rebounds, and five turnovers.
Russell played 28 minutes and made just 3 of 11 shots, 2 of 7 from three-point range and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, finishing just 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists.
In the first game, Edwards played a very powerful performance in his playoff debut, and Towns also showed dominance, helping the Timberwolves to rebound and win first. However, in today's game, Edwards and Towns did not perform very well, so the Timberwolves also suffered a fiasco.
However, the Timberwolves were able to win at home from the Grizzlies and return home with a 1-1 score, which was still a success, equivalent to their home-court advantage. As long as you grasp the next two home games, the Timberwolves still have hope.
But after all, the Grizzlies are the second best team in the league this season, and they have also set a new record of the best record in team history, and it is not easy for the Timberwolves to complete the Black Seven. And the Timberwolves are only returning to the playoffs after 4 years, and although the Grizzlies are a young team, they already had playoff experience last season, so the Grizzlies still have the upper hand.