Ant’s 4th quarter, defense leads Timberwolves over Memphis

The Minnesota Timberwolves used a improbable defensive effort and a robust fourth quarter from Anthony Edwards to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-101 on Wednesday night time.

The protection was the theme of the night time for the Timberwolves, who compelled 27 turnovers on the night time – together with seven from Ja Morant. Minnesota was additionally capable of defend the paint, recording 11 blocks together with 5 from Naz Reid.

Whereas the protection bought the headlines, Anthony Edwards stole the present. The Grizzlies entered the fourth quarter down 75-72 however Edwards took over, scoring 17 of his 29 factors together with 4 free throws down the stretch to assist Minnesota come away with the victory.

D’Angelo Russell had 15 factors and 10 assists whereas Jaylen Nowell had 24 factors off the bench for the Timberwolves. Kyle Anderson additionally completed with 10 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists.

Morant led Memphis with 24 factors, six assists and 5 rebounds whereas Tyus Jones and David Roddy had 13 factors every off the bench. Jaren Jackson Jr. (16 factors, 11 rebounds) and Dillon Brooks (12 factors, six rebounds) scored in double figures for the Grizzlies.

The Timberwolves improved to 11-11 with the win and can host the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Saturday night time.