Memphis Grizzlies: 3 ways the Memphis Grizzlies can take Game 1 vs Timberwolves
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves begin an epic seven-game series on April 16 at 2:30 PM CT.
Memphis has been one of the best teams in the NBA nearly all season long, even without the services of Ja Morant, who experienced two lengthy stretches in which he was unable to play due to injury.
Having Dillon Brooks at full strength and ready to play is a luxury the Grizzlies have not had all season long. He’s by far the team’s best defender and will have an opportunity to challenge Anthony Edwards in a way that he’s never really been challenged before.
It’s the star wing player’s first playoff series and Dillon “The Villian” is going to be on him like white on rice.
Let’s take a look at some ways the Grizzlies can win game one of this exciting playoff matchup.
No 1. Memphis Grizzlies score 123 points or more vs Timberwolves
The Grizzlies will infinitely increase their likelihood of taking Game 1 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves if they score 123 or more points.
Minnesota is 5-20 this season when their opponents score 123 or more points. Luckily for Grizzlies fans, Memphis is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league— second best, actually at 115.6 PPG.
Unfortunately, the Timberwolves are No. 1, recording 115.9 PPG during the regular season. If the Grizzlies can use their stringent defense to force them to turn the ball over, it’ll create even more opportunities for Memphis to score the ball.
Don’t forget about the second-chance opportunities often created by the NBA’s leading offensive rebounder, Steven Adams.