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01/31 21:38 CST Anthony Edwards, Julis Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114
victory over the Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards, Julis Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the
Grizzlies
By CLAY BAILEY
Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) --- Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added
27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth
straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Minnesota's winning streak was punctuated by a wire-to-wire victory over the
defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. All four wins have
been by double-digits.
Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels had 20 points apiece for the Timberwolves, Reid
adding nine rebounds. Rudy Gobert grabbed 16 boards and added a pair of blocks.
Ty Jerome, playing in his first game of the season after recovering from a
right calf strain, led Memphis with 20 points and six assists but could not
prevent the Grizzlies from losing their sixth straight.
GG Jackson added 19 points and Jaylen Wells had 15.
Memphis has struggled of late, its losing streak coming amid injuries and
reports the team is willing to trade star guard Ja Morant before Thursday's
deadline. Morant was one of seven Memphis rotation players who sat out against
the Timberwolves. Memphis did get the return of Jerome, signed as a free agent
last summer.
Memphis had long-range shooting problems in the first half, making only one of
its first 18 attempts from outside the 3-point arc. In the third quarter,
Minnesota extended a 58-49 halftime lead to 92-73, making 12 of its first 16
shots in the quarter. The Timberwolves lead entering the fourth was 97-79.
Minnesota kept the lead at double-digits and coasted home after extending the
advantage to 22 points with 3:46 remaining.
Up next The teams will face each other Monday night in Memphis. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA |
