Will the Timberwolves equalise?
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies will contest their Game 4 next night, with the hosts squandering an interim 26-point lead in their last meeting and now trailing 2-1 in the series after an opening win.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Statistics & current form
The last time the team from Minneapolis took part in the NBA Playoffs was four years ago, when they were beaten 4-1 by the Houston Rockets in the first round.
From the point of view of head coach Chris Finch, the upcoming game should be won at all costs, as otherwise they would already be trailing 1-3.
Karl-Anthony Towns, in particular, has to improve: The centre disappointed in the last match-up and missed a double-double in points and rebounds for the first time in the series.
Memphis Grizzlies – Statistics & current form
The basketball players from the Bluff City have arrived in the series after two recent victories. Ja Morant is the most reliable player. In the last game, the guard delivered a triple-double in terms of points, rebounds and assists.
Power forward Brandon Clarke is also stable and Head Coach Taylor Jenkins has meanwhile adjusted the starting five. Kyle Andersons started in place of Steven Adams, who had previously been a bit of a blip against the Timberwolves.
However, the small forward also had room for improvement at the centre position in the last game. As can be seen from only three assists and rebounds each as well as a meagre four points.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Memphis Grizzlies Tip
For the showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies, the betting predicts more than 15.5 rebounds and assists by Ja Morant for the visitors.
The point guard’s scoring in the playoffs is lacking, more than three points less on average per game compared to the regular season, but his glass-clearing and successful assists on buckets for his teammates are all the better for it.
In both areas, the 22-year-old has improved on his regular-season totals in the postseason, surpassing the selected number of at least 16 boards and assists in the last two games.
