Grizzlies Look for Upset in Minneapolis

The Memphis Grizzlies (23-36) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (38-23) in a contest where an upset victory could see Memphis take the season series for the second consecutive year. The Grizzlies have won four of their last six matchups against Minnesota, following a sweep by the Timberwolves in the 2023-24 season.

The Grizzlies have pulled within 58-55 in the lifetime series dating back to 1995-96.

Key Players Return for Memphis

Memphis will benefit from the availability of several players who were previously questionable. Santi Aldama, Ty Jerome, and rookie Cedric Coward are all expected to participate in Tuesday’s game.

“I love the confidence he has. We’re starting to understand better and better what he brings. His defense allows for quick transitions to attack. He ensures the continuity of the game.”

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo on Rayan Rupert’s emergence

Aldama had been playing well before his injury, and Jerome has been productive when healthy. Coward was considered an NBA All-Rookie First Team candidate before being sidelined just before the All-Star break.

Game Details

• Game Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 7:10 p.m. CST
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Grizzlies), FanDuel Sports Network North (Timberwolves)
• Radio Broadcast: WMFS-FM (Grizzlies), KFXN (Timberwolves)

Betting Lines (via DraftKings)

• Spread: Timberwolves -14.5 (-108), Grizzlies +14.5 (-112)
• Moneyline: Timberwolves -800, Grizzlies +550
• Total: 236.5 (Over -115, Under -105)

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Projected Starters

GRIZZLIES

• F O-Max Prosper
• F GG Jackson
• C Santi Aldama
• G Ty Jerome
• G Jaylen Wells

TIMBERWOLVES

• F Jaden McDaniels
• F Julius Randle
• C Rudy Gobert
• G Donte DiVincenzo
• G Anthony Edwards

Injury Report

GRIZZLIES

• Santi Aldama: Available – Right Knee Injury Management
• Cedric Coward: Available – Right Knee Posterior Capsule Sprain
• Ty Jerome: Available – Left Thigh Contusion
• Ja Morant: Out – Left Elbow UCL Strain
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out – Right 5th Finger Surgery Recovery
• Brandon Clarke: Out – Right Calf Strain
• Zach Edey: Out – Left Ankle Stress Reaction
• Taj Gibson: Out – Return to Competition Conditioning

TIMBERWOLVES

• Anthony Edwards: Available – Right Foot Injury Maintenance
• Rocco Zikarsky: Out – G League (Two-way)
• Enrique Freeman: Out – G League (Two-way)
• Zyon Pullin: Out – G League (Two-way)