Postgame Report: Grizzlies use 26-point comeback to take 2-1 series lead over Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 and take the series
lead on Thursday night.

The comeback was the largest come-from-behind win in franchise playoff history and ties the largest comeback
victory in club history.

Desmond Bane’s hot shooting kept the Grizzlies in the game as the second-year guard finished the
night with 26 points, six rebounds and six blocks. Off the bench, Brandon Clarke scored 20
points, going 6-for-6 on crucial free throws in the fourth quarter, with eight rebounds. Ja
Morant notched the first playoff double-double in Grizzlies playoff history with 16 points, 10
rebounds and 10 assists.

D’Angelo Russell led the Timberwolves with 22 points, eight assists and five rebounds, while Anthony
Edwards scored 19 points and seven rebounds.

The Timberwolves jumped out to a strong start in the first quarter before Bane led a second-quarter surge,
cutting the deficit to 51-44 at halftime. Bane poured in 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting from three, while Patrick
Beverly led the Timberwolves with 12 points.

Minnesota stretched their lead to as many as 26 points before the Grizzlies stormed to a 21-0 run, with a Morant
cross-court pass to Bane, who sunk the equalizing 3-pointer in the corner. Clarke and the Grizzlies closed out
the game with a quick run in the final two minutes to complete the comeback and take the series lead.

The Grizzlies will look to extend their series lead on Saturday, April 23 at 9 p.m. CT. Fans can watch on Bally
Sports Southeast and listen on ESPN 92.9 FM.

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