Ja Morant's Clutch Play Secures Grizzlies' 127-125 Victory Over Timberwolves
Morant's late-game heroics and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 33-point performance ended Minnesota's three-game win streak in a tightly contested matchup.
- Ja Morant scored the game-winning basket with 18 seconds left, following a tying layup moments earlier, to lift Memphis over Minnesota in a narrow 127-125 win.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 33 points and 8 rebounds, while Desmond Bane added 21 points, including 4 three-pointers.
- Donte DiVincenzo had a standout performance for the Timberwolves with a season-high 27 points and 10 rebounds, but Minnesota's 19 turnovers proved costly.
- Memphis dominated offensive rebounding with 21 boards, including 7 from rookie Zach Edey, which allowed them to attempt 25 more shots than Minnesota.
- Anthony Edwards missed two potential game-winning three-pointers in the final seconds as Minnesota's three-game winning streak came to an end.