GDT: Minnesota vs. Memphis

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

6-9... heh, nice. But not nice enough for this Wolves team as they make their leap from bottom-feeder to playoff team. This game could very well determine whether or not Minnesota makes the play-in tournament at the end of the year when seeds are separated by a single game and/or tiebreakers. That's not to say that the Wolves' season is over with a loss, but that this game could potentially be quite important.

Anyways, we won't have to worry about that as the Wolves win this one convincingly and extend the winning streak to three games. As of this writing, the Wolves are the 1.5-point favorite at home. Minnesota comes into this game with a sour taste in their mouth from their last matchup when they let a win slip away after entering the fourth quarter with an 11-point lead.

Furthermore, the Wolves offense has taken steps forward lately as Chris Finch adds more structure while the defense surprisingly remains the strength of the team. I think D'Angelo Russell is due for one of his hot shooting nights. I also think Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince, and Jaden McDaniels build off of their most recent performances.

Memphis
De'Anthony Melton: OUT
Sam Merrill: OUT
Dillon Brooks: DOUBTFUL

Minnesota
Josh Okogie: QUESTIONABLE
Naz Reid: QUESTIONABLE

If the Grizzlies are indeed without Brooks and Melton, I see no reason for this to be a loss. In the first matchup, Brooks was out and it was Melton who was the Wolves-killer filling it up for 19 points. Without either of them available, I don't see how they can score enough to beat the Wolves even with a red-hot Ja Morant leading the way.

Minnesota wins by eight.

[BloopOracle]

Now that the wolves have won back-to-back games I am making my glorious return to watching, which means the Wolves will lose a heartbreaker by 4

[Coolbreeze44]

I think the Wolves win this one. It might even be pretty

[FNG]

I predicted pretty easy wins in the last two games, but his Memphis team is going to be a tough challenge. And I don't think this Wolves team has shown us they have 3-game win streak capability. Still I agree they have a chance if two of their top wings don't play. I suspect Wolves-killer Brooks will play though, and I think the Griz beat us handily if he does. I'm hoping he doesn't play, because a 3-game win streak would be nice.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Dane Moore:

Chris Finch said it looks like Naz Reid (toe) will be able to play tonight and that Josh Okogie (back spasms) is questionable.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Starters:
Patrick Beverley
D'Angelo Russell
Anthony Edwards
Jarred Vanderbilt
Karl-Anthony Towns

Inactive:
Josh Okogie - Back Spasms
McKinley Wright IV - G League Two-Way

Active:
Naz Reid - Foot

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Memphis has won seven straight games against Minnesota. SEVEN! That has to change tonight.

[Coolbreeze44]

Took the Wolves on the moneyline

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Good start here for the Wolves. Beverley and Russell have five points each. Vando has a putback. Towns drew a (rare) whistle. The energy is there early.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Vando's awesome. The numbers will never do him justice. He's everywhere.