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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Recap - Timberwolves Win 127-103
The battle between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Memphis was handed a 127-103 defeat on Friday at FedExForum.
Minnesota was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 213.5.
Minnesota got 24 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 20 points from Troy Brown Jr.. Mike Conley contributed 7 assists, while Rudy Gobert cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.
Memphis got 21 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Desmond Bane. Derrick Rose contributed 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Santi Aldama had 10 rebounds.
Minnesota led at halftime, 60-55.
Minnesota had a 54-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Dallas.