Both the teams are coming off losses. The Grizzlies lost 115-87 to the Washington Wizards, while the Timberwolves were beaten 104-84 by the LA Clippers. So a tough contest between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves could ensue as they try to move up the Western Conference standings.
Match Details
Fixture - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies | NBA Season 2021-22.
Date & Time - Monday, November 8th, 2021; 8:00 PM ET (Tuesday, November 9th; 6:30 AM IST).
Venue - FedExForum, Memphis, TN.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves started the season 3-1, but have lost every game since then.
Coach Chris Finch knows there is a lot of work to be done if the Timberwolves are to end their playoff drought. They are 29th in the league in turnovers, averaging nearly 17 a game. Surprisingly, the veterans D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns, have had more turnovers than the younger players.
Moreover, the Timberwolves have been abysmal in fourth quarters. They manage to keep games close for three quarters before they are run ragged in the fourth. They are coming off back-to-back losses against the LA Clippers. Even a rebuilding Orlando Magic team outgunned the Timberwolves in the fourth quarter to win by 18 points.
Meanwhile, D’Angelo Russell is listed as questionable for the Memphis Grizzlies game due to a sprain in his right ankle. So Patrick Beverly is expected to start as the point guard instead.
Key Player - Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns is easily the Minnesota Timberwolves’ best player. He is leading the team in four of the main statistical categories, registering 23.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. However, he isn’t too far behind in the assist category too, tallying 3.5 dimes a night.
Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Lineup
G - Patrick Beverly | G - Anthony Edwards | F - Jaden McDaniels | F - Taurean Prince | C - Karl-Anthony Towns.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are having a mediocre start to their campaign. They defeated the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in back-to-back games before getting blown by the Washington Wizards by 28 points.
They are 5-4 so far, but coach Taylor Jenkins is frustrated with the lack of defensive intensity. The Grizzlies are near the bottom of the table in most defensive categories. They are last in the league (30th) in opponent FG%, field goals allowed and assists allowed, and are 29th in points allowed and opponent 3P%.
The Memphis Grizzlies have also been overreliant on the 22-year-old Ja Morant. He has been responsible for nearly 24% of the team’s points, but he cannot have a big night every game. The Grizzlies are still without Dillon Brooks, who will reportedly be re-evaluated this week. The team is bottom ten in the league in bench scoring, so their second unit needs to amp up its production.
Key Player - Ja Morant
Ja Morant was leading the league in scoring in the first week of the season, but has cooled off since then. He is averaging 25.2 points per game, the 9th-highest in the league, and has generated MVP chatter with his performances so far.
He is also leading the Grizzlies in assists and steals, with 7.1 and 1.7 per game, respectively.
Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Lineup
G - Ja Morant | G - De’Anthony Melton | F - Desmond Bane | F - Jaren Jackson Jr. | C - Steven Adams.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Match Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a slight edge over the Memphis Grizzlies because the latter is struggling at the defensive end, especially the perimeter. If the Timberwolves control their turnovers and come out with a balanced attack, they could end their losing skid. However, Steven Adams could make things tough for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Where to watch the Timberwolves vs Grizzlies game?
The matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies will be broadcast locally on Bally Sports North and Bally Sports Southeast - Memphis (SE - MEM). The game can also be live-streamed with an NBA League Pass.
Fans can tune in to the radio at ESPN 92.9FM/680AM and 830 WCCO to listen to the match’s live commentary.
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title: “Minnesota Timberwolves Vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction Match Preview November 8Th 2021 Nba Season 2021 22” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-12” author: “Margarita Hudspeth”
Minnesota is coming off four straight losses. The LA Clippers beat them 104-84 in their previous outing.
Meanwhile, Memphis saw their two-game winning run end against the Washington Wizards in their last match. They lost the tie 87-115.
Match Details
Fixture - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies | 2021-22 NBA Season.
Date & Time - Monday, November 8, 2021; 8:00 PM ET (Tuesday, November 9, 2021; 6:30 AM IST)
Venue - FedExForum, Memphis, TN.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been struggling with injuries and form at the worst possible time. The T’Wolves have a lot to figure out if they are to have a decent chance to end their slump on Monday.
Minnesota’s offense hasn’t been able to click. They have failed to score 100 or more points in three of their last four games. The case was no different against the LA Clippers in their previous outing.
The T’Wolves shot just 34.8% from the floor as a team. They had a 20-point lead but blew it after a dismal second-half performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns put in an efficient shift, scoring 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rest of his teammates shot well below 40% and will have to contribute more to help the team get back to winning ways.
Key Player - Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns had a great game against the LA Clippers individually. That wasn’t the case in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ three defeats before that game.
Towns needs to continue to perform this efficiently to lead his team to a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
KAT having a great game would elevate the performance of the team as a whole, making him a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves for this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Lineup
G - Patrick Beverley; G - Anthony Edwards; F - Jaden McDaniels; F - Taurean Prince; C - Karl-Anthony Towns.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies suffered their biggest loss of the season against the Washington Wizards in their last game. They started well but ran out of steam after the first quarter.
The Grizzlies just couldn’t get going on offense, making just 34% of their field goals as a team. They also made just six 3s all night.
Only three players managed to score in double-digits on the night. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 13 points, while Ja Morant had 11 and Desmond Bane recorded 10 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to bounce back as they were in decent form before their loss against the Wizards.
Key Player - Ja Morant
Ja Morant’s splendid form at the start of the 2021-22 NBA season was key to their 5-3 start to the campaign.
He has cooled off a little over the last two games, though, and will need a huge game to ensure the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
Morant needs to impact the game with both his scoring and playmaking to make a difference. He will be up against a stingy defender like Patrick Beverley, so he will need to put in a disciplined shift in the game.
Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Lineup
G - Ja Morant; G - De’Anthony Melton; F - Desmond Bane; F - Jaren Jackson Jr.; C - Steven Adams.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Match Prediction
Apart from their loss to the Wizards, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in solid form. The same can’t be said for the Minnesota Timberwolves, though, as they have been struggling heavily for long stretches.
This makes the Grizzlies the overwhelming favorites to win this matchup.
Where to watch Timberwolves vs Grizzlies
The game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies will be televised locally by Bally Sports North and Bally Sports Southeast. Fans can also catch live action online via a subscription to NBA League Pass.
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