“Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves: Catch the Live Score and Top Plays from Morant & Edwards”

Grizzlies Battle Timberwolves for Playoff Seeding; Wells Injury Looms

The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves, both vying for a top-six Western Conference playoff seed, are locked in a crucial matchup tonight. While not a formal elimination game, the contest carries significant weight for their postseason aspirations.

The Grizzlies (47-32) hold a strong 25-14 home record and have swept the Timberwolves (46-33) in their two previous encounters this season. However, Memphis will be without key perimeter defender Jaylen Wells, who suffered a wrist injury on Tuesday. Wells previously guarded Minnesota’s leading scorer, Anthony Edwards. Vince Williams Jr. and John Konchar are expected to take on the primary responsibility of defending Edwards. A victory for the Grizzlies would guarantee them at least a top-seven seed in the Western Conference.

Live Game Updates:

• End of First Quarter: Timberwolves 37, Grizzlies 31 – Minnesota started strong from beyond the arc, hitting five 3-pointers and shooting efficiently (8-for-11 overall). Despite this, Memphis is keeping the game close.
• Second Quarter: High-powered offense defined the first half, with Ja Morant and Desmond Bane combining for 42 Grizzlies points. Bane was particularly hot from three-point range, going 6-for-6. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points.
• Halftime: Grizzlies 72, Timberwolves 67
• Third Quarter: The Timberwolves opened the second half with a dominant 15-0 run, seizing the lead.
• 8:26 remaining in the Third Quarter: Timberwolves 84, Grizzlies 75
• Early Third Quarter: Grizzlies center Zach Edey picked up his fourth foul just 18 seconds into the quarter and was replaced by Santi Aldama. Edey had 4 points and 4 rebounds in the first half.
• Grizzlies Starting Lineup Change: With Jaylen Wells sidelined, Vince Williams Jr. has been inserted into the starting lineup at small forward, tasked with providing crucial point-of-attack defense.