Key Stat of the Night
- Trailing by two points (84-82) entering the fourth quarter, Memphis outscored Minnesota 37-28 in the final frame, shooting 57.7 percent from the field (15-26 FG) and 50.0 percent from three-point range (4-8 3P) while outrebounding the Timberwolves 13-5. Jaren Jackson Jr. (11 points), Ja Morant (10 points) and Dillon Brooks (10 points) all scored in double figures in the fourth quarter.
Key Run of the Night
- Memphis used a 14-3 run to erase a five-point deficit and go up 106-100 with 3:28 remaining in the fourth quarter. Minnesota would pull within one point (113-112) with 1:06 left before Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. made back-to-back baskets to seal the win.
Game Recap
The Memphis Grizzlies extended their winning streak to three games as they knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-112 on Tuesday night inside FedExForum. The Grizzlies used big nights from their young core to erase a 14-point deficit, marking their largest comeback victory of the season.
The Grizzlies got off to a sluggish start as they fell behind 17-10 early on following a 13-4 run from the Timberwolves. Minnesota would get off to a strong start shooting the ball as they grabbed a 32-27 lead after one quarter of play. The Timberwolves stretched their lead to as many as 14 points (55-41) with 4:35 remaining in the first half following 13 early points from Jarrett Culver. The Grizzlies re-inserted Ja Morant into the game with 2:53 remaining in the second quarter and would subsequently finish the quarter on a 10-1 run to trim the ‘Wolves lead to 56-51 at the break.
Memphis would use a 14-4 run to grab their first lead of the game since the 8:27 mark of the first quarter, as Ja Morant connected on an acrobatic finger-roll layup to give the Grizzlies an 86-84 lead with 9:50 to play in the fourth. However, Minnesota would quickly strike right back as they used a 10-0 run to stretch their lead back to eight points at 94-86 with 8:23 to go. Memphis would then respond with a 22-8 run to take command of the game at 108-102 with 2:55 to play following a floater in the lane from Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies would never trail again as they outscored the ‘Wolves 37-28 in the fourth quarter to earn the seven-point victory. Memphis has now scored 110 or more points in nine consecutive games, marking the longest streak in franchise history and the longest active streak in the NBA. Memphis outshot the Timberwolves 51.7 percent (46-89 FG, 8-28 3P) to 44.4 percent (40-90 FG, 15-47 3P) on the night.
Dillon Brooks led the way for the Grizzlies as he totaled 28 points (11-20 FG, 2-4 3P) to go with three rebounds and one steal. The Grizzlies moved to 10-0 on the season when Brooks scores 20-or-more points. Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3P) while adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Jackson has now made multiple three-pointers in 10 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in Grizzlies franchise history (record: Mike Miller, 13 straight from Dec. 13, 2006-Jan. 5, 2007). Ja Morant tallied 25 points (12-18 FG), seven assists and four rebounds on the night as the Grizzlies improved to 16-22 on the year.
Jarrett Culver had a career night for the Timberwolves as he totaled a season-high 24 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3P) to go with five rebounds and two steals. Jeff Teague had a bench-high 18 points, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes. Robert Covington chipped in 17 points, six rebounds and two assists for Minnesota. Andrew Wiggins totaled 15 points, four rebounds and two assists as Minnesota dropped to 14-22 on the season.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will continue their six game home stand as they host the San Antonio Spurs inside FedExForum on Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. Fans can watch the game on FOX Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 28 points (11-20 FG, 2-4 3P) to go with three rebounds and a steal. Memphis is now 10-0 on the season when Brooks scored 20-or-more points. During the three game sweep of Minnesota this season, Brooks averaged 28.3 points while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor and 68.8 percent from deep.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3P) while adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Jackson Jr. is the first player in NBA history with at least three three-pointers made and three blocks in three consecutive games (confirmed by the Elias Sports Bureau).
- Jackson has now made multiple three-pointers in 10 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in Grizzlies franchise history (record: Mike Miller, 13 straight from Dec. 13, 2006-Jan. 5, 2007).
- Ja Morant tallied 25 points (12-18 FG), seven assists and four rebounds. This marked Morant’s 15th game with at least 20 points and five assists (tied for seventh-most in the Western Conference).
- Jae Crowder totaled 14 points, eight rebounds and a career-high tying five steals. Crowder tied the most steals from any Grizzlies player this season (other: Ja Morant on Nov. 23 vs. LA Lakers).
- De’Anthony Melton added six points, four rebounds and an assist off the bench for Memphis. Melton now has a +76 plus-minus in 132 minutes over his last seven games, including a +24 in 21 minutes in tonight’s win over the Timberwolves.
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