The Memphis Grizzlies are back at it on the heels of a 114-106 loss in New Orleans, hosting a Minnesota Timberwolves team that enters on a three-game losing streak following an upset of Oklahoma City. Jaren Jackson Jr. is listed as doubtful after suffering a knock against the Pelicans.<\/p>\n
Ja Morant is again ruled out, but the Grizzlies should see Ty Jerome debut after missing the entire season to date due to a nagging calf strain. A finalist for last season\u2019s Sixth Man of the year Award, Jerome was Memphis\u2019 top offseason acquisition but has yet to see action. He\u2019s listed as \u2018questionable\u2019 and should play barring a pre-game setback.<\/p>\n
Morant participated in a game in London overseas, but will again miss time due to a left elbow sprain suffered after he healed from a knee contusion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Memphis led the Pelicans at halftime on Friday before sputtering in a third quarter where it was outscored 35-15 before making a game of it late. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 16 points to lead seven double-figure scorers but finished just 6-for-19. The Grizzlies shot 12-for-41 from 3-point range and couldn\u2019t take advantage of New Orleans missing 25 of its 33 shots from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n
Minnesota has won three straight by double-digits and got 26 points vs. OKC from Anthony Edwards, who has been dealing with a knee issue. The Timberwolves are 9-6 in January, whale Memphis is 3-10.<\/p>\n
Vitals – How to Watch Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves<\/p>\n
Game date, time and location: Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:10 p.m. EST, FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee<\/p>\n
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Grizzlies), FanDuel Sports Network North (Timberwolves)<\/p>\n
Radio: WMFS-FM (Grizzlies), KFXN (Timberwolves)<\/p>\n
Grizzlies look to avoid season-worst sixth straight loss<\/p>\n
The Memphis Grizzlies (18-28) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-19) as they close out a month where they\u2019ve played games in three countries and both coasts. The Griz are 3-10 in January and on a five-game losing streak that matches its season-worst suffered from Nov. 9-18.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Grizzlies are 10-14 at home but haven\u2019t won at FedEx Forum since Jan. 11, dropping their last three and five of six. Minnesota is 13-11 on the road and has gone 17-14 against Western Conference competition. Memphis is 14-16 vs. the West.<\/p>\n
In the lone meeting of the season between these teams to date, Memphis won 116-110 on Dec. 18, getting 28 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. Edwards didn\u2019t play for the Timberwolves, who were led by Julius Randle\u2019s 21 points and Rudy Gobert\u2019s 16 points and 16 boards. These teams will again play in Memphis on Monday night and finish up the season series at Minnesota\u2019s Target Center on March 3.<\/p>\n
The Grizzlies won two of three last season, so they\u2019re on a 3-1 surge that has trimmed Minnesota\u2019s all-time series lead to 58-55 dating back to the Grizzlies\u2019 entry into the NBA in \u201895. The Wolves won 12 of the first 14 matchups.<\/p>\n