NBA In the struggle of the Western Conference Memphis GrizzliesFedExForum’da Minnesota TimberwolvesHe is hosting.
Let’s take a look at the latest situations of the teams before the match, which starts at 22:30 on Monday, January 20, will be fun to read.
Latest Grizzlies status:
The Memphis Grizzlies are in third place in the Western Conference this season with 27 wins and 15 losses. The Grizzlies, who won their last two games against the San Antonio Spurs, attracted attention especially in their last victory of 112-140. The team has won three of its last four games and comes into this game in good form.
Success Without Ja Morant
Despite the absence of Ja Morant, the performance of the Memphis Grizzlies was impressive. The team, which clearly felt Morant’s absence last season, played a more balanced game this year when he returned. However, the performance of Santi Aldama who scored 29 points in the previous game revealed the depth of the Grizzlies squad. Desmond Bane led the victory with 22 points, 14 assists and six rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. He had a standard performance with 19 points. Jaylen Wells contributed a lot with 22 points.
Grizzlies statistics
The Memphis Grizzlies are the fifth best team in the league in offensive efficiency. Against San Antonio, they once again proved their offensive power through high-tempo and sharing game. They continued the same success in defense; They are also fifth in the league in defensive efficiency.
Critical Points for Success
The Grizzlies’ success depends on maintaining a balance on offense and defense. Without Ja Morant, the leadership roles of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be critical. In addition, the contributions of players like Santi Aldama and Jaylen Wells will strengthen the success of the team. If they can keep this balance, the Grizzlies can continue to strengthen their strong position in the Western Conference.
lost
Marcus Smart and Vince Williams are out, and Ja Morant’s status is questionable.
Wolves latest status:
The Minnesota Timberwolves come to this game after a 117-124 loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Timberwolves, who have had an inconsistent performance throughout the season, are in eighth place in the Western Conference with 22 wins and 20 losses. The team, which showed a weaker appearance this year compared to its success last season, could only get two wins in its last five games.
Effect of Displacement and Deficiency
The departure of Karl-Anthony Towns from the team and his replacement by Julius Randle had a negative effect on the overall structure of the Timberwolves. Although Randle performed effectively individually, his impact on the team was limited. In addition, the absence of Donte DiVincenzo was felt, and this was especially evident in the contribution of the substitute players.
Anthony Edwards and Team Performance
The Timberwolves’ biggest star, Anthony Edwards, became the team’s most effective player with 28 points, five assists and three rebounds against Cleveland. Julius Randle provided great support with 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. However, the Timberwolves’ defensive weaknesses prevailed against Cleveland. Although they are the seventh best defensive team in the league overall, their performance in this game was not very good. Offensively, they are among the average teams in the league, ranking 15th.
About the Grizzlies Match
The Timberwolves come into this game with bad morale and need to improve their defense aggressively to win. Their rebounding problems, especially against Cleveland, is an important problem that must be solved in this matchup. Anthony Edwards’ leadership and additional contributions from the substitute players will be critical for the team to get back on the winning track.
lost
They can’t take advantage of Donte DiVincezo. Rudy Gobert is skeptical.