Memphis Grizzlies (31-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-25, ninth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis is looking to break its three-game skid with a victory against Minnesota.
The Timberwolves have gone 16-16 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota is 3-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Grizzlies have gone 15-14 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis has a 3-5 record in one-possession games.
The teams square off for the third time this season. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 109-101 on Dec. 1. Anthony Edwards scored 29 points to help lead the Timberwolves to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Timberwolves, scoring 24.5 points while shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. D'Angelo Russell is shooting 45.7% and averaging 17.5 points over the past 10 games for Minnesota.
Dillon Brooks averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, scoring 15.9 points while shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc. Ja Morant is shooting 47.3% and averaging 22.6 points over the last 10 games for Memphis.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 116.2 points, 36.9 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.8 points per game.
Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 121.4 points, 47.9 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: out (calf), Jordan McLaughlin: out (calf), Taurean Prince: day to day (ankle).
Grizzlies: Steven Adams: out (knee), Danny Green: out (knee), John Konchar: out (concussion).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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