After falling behind Minnesota last season, Memphis faces a clear checklist of improvements to reclaim its place among the West’s elite.
Back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances have firmly placed the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in the hierarchy in the West. Just three years ago, these teams met in a thrilling first-round playoff series that saw the Grizzlies defeat the Timberwolves 4-2.