5 reasons why the Memphis Grizzlies got upset in Game 1 vs Timberwolves

No 2. Steven Adams had his worst game as a Memphis Grizzlies player

Adams had a terrible Game 1. You could go as far to say that Adams had his worst game ver as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Adams, the league leader in offensive rebounds and an excellent passer was a non-factor in this game.

Despite playing 24 minutes, Adams was only able to muster 3 rebounds and 3 assists in Game 1. He had more fouls (4) than anything.

Adams was unable to chase Towns from the three different levels in which he’s able to score. Whenever KAT stepped out to the three-point line, Adams was stretched too far out to grab any rebounds.

Anytime Minnesota did a pick-and-roll with KAT, the Grizzlies would switch and Adams would be on a faster, more athletic player that would blow by him.

No 1. Jaren Jackson Jr. could not stay on the floor for the Grizzlies

I fully expected JJJ to have a huge Game 1 against Minnesota. He did the opposite. He had a terrible game.

Jackson’s lone bright spot in Game 1 was the fact that he was able to record 7 blocks. However, it came at the expense of him committing 5 fouls and kept him on the bench for long stretches.

In 24 minutes of play, Jackson finished with 12 points on 4 of 13 from the field (0-5 3PT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 5 fouls.

Jaren is so much better than Minnesota’s Jarred Vanderbilt. He knows it, Jackson knows it, everyone knows it. That’s why the Grizzlies fed Jackson early and often in the game. He attempted four of the team’s first six shots in the game.

Game 2 of Memphis vs Minnesota is set for Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 PM CT on NBATV.