Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Memphis Grizzlies will continue their 2019-2020 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the FedExForum tonight. What are some of the key storylines heading into the game?

The Memphis Grizzlies will play their third game of three straight at home tonight against the surging Minnesota Timberwolves. As of now, ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Timberwolves a 59.6% chance of winning this game, and there are some who think that number should be even higher.

This matchup is looking to be a tale of two teams, with the Minnesota Timberwolves making relatively easy work of one of the hardest schedules through the first six games in the NBA, whil the Grizzlies have struggled in every game that they’ve played. Still, it is shaping up to be a great showcase of two young teams with a ton of potential, and could be a future NBA marquee matchup.

With this matchup, there are a number of different storylines set up to make this a little more interesting of a game, on a night when the NBA is absolutely packed with great showcases. While there might not seem like there’s much reason to tune into this game right now, when you consider what’s going into it, it becomes much more interesting.