NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies Stun the Timberwolves in Game 3, 104-95

The Memphis Grizzlies took a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 104-95 victory in Game 3 on Friday Night

The Grizzlies take a commanding 2-1 lead in the series with a gritty 104-95 victory in Game 3

The Memphis Grizzlies took a commanding 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a gritty 104-95 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.

The Grizzlies were led by point guard Mike Conley who scored 23 points and dished out nine assists. Center Marc Gasol added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and small forward Kyle Anderson chipped in with 17 points and eight rebounds.

The Timberwolves were led by center Karl-Anthony Towns who had 21 points and 15 rebounds. small forward Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points, and point guard Jeff Teague had 16 points and six assists.

The Grizzlies took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 32-21. They maintained their lead throughout the fourth quarter despite a late push by the Timberwolves.

With the win, the Grizzlies move to within one victory of advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The series will now shift to Minnesota for Game 4 on Monday Night

The Timberwolves put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fall short

In a must-win game 3, the Timberwolves gave it their all but ultimately fell short to the Memphis Grizzlies 104-95. The Grizzlies now lead the series 2-1.

With the home crowd behind them, the Timberwolves came out firing in the first quarter. They jumped out to an early lead and held onto it for most of the quarter. However, the Grizzlies went on a late run to take a slim lead heading into the second quarter.

The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain much of an advantage. The Grizzlies took a slight lead into halftime, but the game was still very much up for grabs.

The third quarter is where things started to unravel for the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies went on a big run to start the quarter, and though the Timberwolves fought hard to get back into it, they were never able to completely recover. They headed into the fourth quarter down by eleven points.

In the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies continued to pour it on, extending their lead to fifteen points. The Timberwolves made one final push, but they ran out of time and ultimately fell short, 104-95.

The Grizzlies take control of the game in the second half

After a close first half, the Grizzlies took control of the game in the second half and never looked back, stunning the Timberwolves 104-95 in Game 3. With the win, the Grizzlies now lead the series 2-1.

Leading by just four points at halftime, the Grizzlies outscored the Timberwolves 30-17 in the third quarter to take a 14-point lead into the fourth. The Timberwolves never got closer than nine points in the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies held on for the win.

Mike Conley led the way for the Grizzlies with 24 points and seven assists, while Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Butler was once again the top scorer for the Timberwolves, finishing with 28 points. However, he shot just 9-of-24 from the field and committed five turnovers.

The Grizzlies will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series when they host Game 4 on Sunday afternoon.

The Timberwolves’ offense struggles to get going

After a dominant first two games in which they won by an average of 24 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offense struggled mightily in Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies were able to clamp down on Minnesota’s perimeter shooters, forcing them into tough, contested shots. The Timberwolves shot just 33.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range in the game.

The Grizzlies took control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Timberwolves 58-42 after halftime. The Timberwolves’ struggles were epitomized by their star player Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored just 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting.

The Grizzlies now have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Grizzlies’ defense stifles the Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies used a stifling defense to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, 104-95. The Grizzlies held the Timberwolves to just 37.8 percent shooting from the field and 24.1 percent from three-point range.

The Grizzlies also forced 16 turnovers, which they turned into 23 points. On the offensive end, Mike Conley led the way with 19 points and eight assists, while Marc Gasol added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

The win gives the Grizzlies a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 will be played in Memphis on Saturday afternoon.

The Grizzlies’ bench comes up big

The Memphis Grizzlies got a big boost from their bench on Saturday night, as they stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Bench players JaMychal Green and Wayne Selden Jr. combined for 33 points, while starting point guard Mike Conley chipped in 21 points and 7 assists as the Grizzlies took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Timberwolves had won the first two games of the series comfortably, but they were no match for a fired-up Grizzlies team in Game 3. The Timberwolves’ All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns had a tough night, finishing with just 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Grizzlies will now look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series when they host Game 4 at the FedExForum on Monday Night

The Timberwolves’ lack of experience shows

The Memphis Grizzlies took a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 104-95 victory on Friday night.

The Timberwolves, who are making their first playoff appearance since 2004, looked like a team that was in over its head for much of the game. The Grizzlies, who have been to the playoffs six times in the last seven years, took control with a 10-0 run midway through the second quarter and never trailed again.

The Timberwolves made a late charge, cutting the Grizzlies’ lead to four points with less than two minutes to play. But Memphis held on for the win, thanks in large part to the play of All-Star center Marc Gasol, who had 28 points and 9 rebounds.

It was a tough loss for the Timberwolves, but there’s no shame in losing to a veteran team like the Grizzlies. The experience difference between the two teams was evident throughout the game, and it ultimately proved to be the deciding factor.

The Grizzlies close out the game strong

The Memphis Grizzlies were down by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but they rallied back to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

The Grizzlies were led by point guard Mike Conley, who had 19 points and 10 assists, and center Marc Gasol, who had 24 points and nine rebounds. Minnesota was led by forward Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 28 points and 12 rebounds.

This was a must-win game for the Grizzlies, who now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. The Timberwolves will look to regain control of the series in Game 4, which will be played in Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaways from the Grizzlies’ Game 3 victory

The Memphis Grizzlies grinded out a tough 104-95 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The win gives the Grizzlies a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Here are three takeaways from the game.

1) Marc Gasol was dominant
Gasol was a force on both ends of the court, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. He also hit some Big Shots down the stretch to help seal the win for Memphis. On the defensive end, he did a great job of defending Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

2) The Grizzlies’ bench came up big
Memphis’ bench contributed 41 points, led by 15 from Omri Casspi. The reserves also did a good job defensively, helping to slow down Minnesota’s offense in the second half.

3) The Timberwolves need to make some adjustments
Minnesota will need to find a way to limit Gasol in Game 4 if they want to even up the series. Additionally, they must do a better job of taking care of the ball after committing 18 turnovers in Game 3.

What’s next for the Grizzlies and Timberwolves?

With their stunning 104-95 victory in Game 3, the Memphis Grizzlies have taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Grizzlies were led by point guard Mike Conley, who scored 26 points and had nine assists, while Power Forward Marc Gasol added 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Timberwolves were paced by small forward Andrew Wiggins, who scored 31 points, and center Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

What’s next for these two teams?

The Grizzlies will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series when they take on the Timberwolves in Game 4 on Saturday night at 8:00pm ET. If the Grizzlies can win that game, they will be just one victory away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.

The Timberwolves, meanwhile, will be desperately trying to even up the series at 2-2 before it heads back to Memphis for Game 5 on Monday Night A loss in Game 4 would put them in a very difficult position heading into that pivotal fifth game.