Do the Grizzlies strike back?

The Grizzlies from Memphis and Timberwolves from Minnesota face each other on 20.04.2022 for the second duel in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The home side suffered a 117-130 defeat in the first exchange of blows

Memphis Grizzlies – Statistics & current form

Head Coach Taylor Jenkins went into the first game of the series as a favourite, but in the end, as described, it set a defeat against Minnesota. The Grizzlies were trailing for most of the match.

Nevertheless, at least the offensive performance of Ja Morant was positive. The point guard delivered his usual strong performance with 32 points and eight assists. However, he had room for improvement in his defensive work and this applies collectively to his teammates. 130 points scored by the opponents were not a satisfactory result for the men from the “Bluff City”, of course.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Statistics & current form

The Timberwolves narrowly qualified for the 2022 playoffs last week with two wins in the play-in tournament in the West. They proved that this participation is justified in the last game against Memphis.

Although the franchise from the Northwest Division was at a physical disadvantage due to the extra games, Head Coach Chris Finch’s team looked focused and attack-minded from the start.

It became clear that the offensive can keep up with the counterpart of the home side. On the other hand, this is hardly surprising, as the visitors ranked seventh in the NBA’s ratings during the regular season and were only slightly behind Memphis in fourth place.

Memphis Grizzlies – Minnesota Timberwolves Tip

For the duel between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, the tip aims for more than 29.5 points by Ja Morant on the side of the hosts. The guard has had a strong season and has a good chance of winning the title of “Most Improved Player” in the NBA.

In addition, he now has to take on even more responsibility for Memphis, because of course only a win counts for the Grizzlies in the upcoming game. He proved that the playoff stage suits him in the first match-up with 32 points.