Jeff Green scored a season-high 21 points, and Mike Conley matched his season-high with 20 points to go with six assists and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday.
Six players scored in double figures for Memphis, which won its second straight after losing four in a row. Marc Gasol had 14 points and seven rebounds for the Grizzlies, who shot a season-high 56.3 percent from the field.
JaMychal Green matched his career high tonight with 12 points.
Zach Lavine scored 25 points to lead Minnesota, which is 0-5 at home this season. Andrew Wiggins added 21 points for the Timberwolves, who dropped their fourth straight game overall.
Conley's 3-pointer with about 5 minutes left to play snapped an 89-all tie. Conley had been held to 15 total points in the previous two games, but he scored six in the fourth quarter to allow Memphis to finally pull away. Green added 15 points in the second half on 7-of-12 shooting.
The Grizzlies will return home to FedExForum on Monday to tip-off their Hardwood Classics anniversary game against the Thunder. The Grizzlies will debut their new ABA Memphis Sounds uniforms.
Key Stats of the Night
- This is the 16th win over the Timberwolves for Memphis in their last 19 matchups.
Key Run of the Night
- Conley's 3-pointer with about 5 minutes left to play snapped an 89-all tie.
More Photos
Quotes
Player Notes
- Mike Conley finished with 20 points, on 7-of-14 shooting (4-of-6 from three-point range), his third 20+ point game of the season. Conley’s four three-pointers matched a season high, previously hitting four vs. Brooklyn on Oct. 31.
- Jeff Green finished with a season-high 21 points, on 7-of-12 shooting, tonight.
- Mario Chalmers connected on a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line, his most made free throws in a game without a miss in his career. Chalmers, who was acquired by Memphis on Nov. 10, finished with 16 points off the bench, his second consecutive 10+ point game.
- Kevin Garnett became just the fifth player in NBA history to surpass the 50,000 minute total (Abdul-Jabar, K. Malone, Kidd, E. Hayes). Garnett currently sits fourth all-time in minutes played, passing Elvin Hayes (50,000) this afternoon.
- Garnett played a season-high 23:54, totaling 8 poins, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Next Home Game
Turn the clock back to the 1970's and celebrate Memphis Basketball history on Hardwood Classic Night as the Grizzlies take on the Thunder on Monday, November 16 at 7:00PM. Enjoy throwback anniversary savings with select seats starting at $15. Plus, the first 5,000 fans will receive a Memphis Sounds Pennant presented by First Tennesee Bank. Details.