The Minnesota Timberwolves’ tour against sub-.500 teams continued for the second night in a row on Thursday, as Anthony Edwards and Co. played host the Memphis Grizzlies in Minnesota’s first TNT game of the season, on the heels of a 124-117 road victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
This one looked markedly different than Wolves/Grizzlies matchups of recent years, as Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke all missed the contest with injuries, among others, including new acquisition for this season, Marcus Smart. But they did have 2023 All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.
Even without the bulk of their team, Memphis brought the energy early.