The Memphis Grizzlies look to close out their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 6.
The Grizzlies, up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, will be playing on the Wolves’ home court in front of a likely fervent crowd.
Let’s take a look at what to expect in Game 6, set for April 29.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 6 odds today
Spread
Grizzlies -1.0 (-108)
Wolves +1.0 (-108)
Moneyline
Grizzlies -115
Wolves -105
Over/Under
Over 229.0 (-108)
Under 229.0 (-108)
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What jerseys are the Memphis Grizzlies wearing in Game 6 vs Wolves?
The Grizzlies are wearing their white Association Edition jerseys. The Timberwolves will be wearing their blue City Edition jerseys.
For the superstitious, the Grizzlies are 1-1 this series when they wear their Association Edition threads. The Timberwolves are also 1-1 this series when wearing their City Edition unis.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series
The Grizzlies and Timberwolves have competed in just one game during this best-of-seven playoff series.
Game 1: Grizzlies:117, Wolves 130
Game 2: Grizzlies: 124, Wolves 96
Game 3: Grizzlies: 104, Wolves 95
Game 4: Grizzlies: 118, Wolves 119
Game 5: Grizzlies: 111, Wolves 109
Memphis Grizzlies vs Wolves Game 6 predictions
With the weight of their entire season hanging over them, the Minnesota Timberwolves will feel immense pressure against the Grizzlies in Game 6. Out of three Game 6 matchups last night, none of the underdogs were successful in forcing a Game 7. That does not bode well for underdog Minnesota.
Memphis, the second-youngest team in the NBA, may have finally gotten their swagger and confidence back after allowing it to fade after being upset at home in Game 1.
That missing confidence and swagger manifested itself in the fourth quarter of Game 5 when All-Star Ja Morant set the FedEx Forum (and subsequently the internet) on fire with an Ian Eagle-coined “Ja-breaker” dunk. The dunk was spectacular and put an exclamation point on Morant’s explosive quarter in which he scored 18 of his 30 points.
Head Coach Taylor Jenkins also seems to have found a small-ball lineup that cannot be matched by the Timberwolves: Tyus Jones, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, and Brandon Clarke. If those guys get things going early and set the tone, the inexperienced Wolves will begin to flounder and allow Memphis an opening to close out a game that should otherwise be a back-and-forth affair.
Game 4 Prediction: Memphis 109, Minnesota 106
How to watch the Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Game 6 on TV
This game will air live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. CT. It can be viewed on Bally Sports Southeast as well, for viewers in Memphis and the surrounding tv viewing areas.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Next Game
The Grizzlies will have a quick turnaround, regardless of the outcome tonight. After Game 6, the Grizzlies will head back to Memphis to play their next game. If Memphis loses Game 6, they will face Minnesota in a winner-take-all Game 7. If the Grizzlies win Game 6 on April 29, they will face the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.