The Grizzlies snap two game losing skid with 101-97 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday in Minnesota.
Marc Gasol scored nine straight points in the final 4 minutes, and a three from Mike Conley from the wing broke a 95-all tie. Conley finished with 17 points and hit two free throws with 11 seconds left for Memphis.
Marc Gasol tallied his 16th double-double of the season, finishing with a game-high 27 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocked shots. Mike Conley added 17 points and four dimes.
Zach Randolph finished with seven points and 11 rebounds tonight, including matching a season-high with seven turnovers.
Grizzlies turnovers kept the Timberwolves in the game. Memphis matched a season-high with 24 turnovers that led to 32 Minnesota points. The Grizzlies had only three turnovers in the third quarter and none in the fourth quarter.
Andrew Wiggins scored 25 points and Ricky Rubio had 13 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for the Wolves. Kevin Garnett was ejected early in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul for slamming the ball to the court. Kevin Martin missed a three-pointer from the corner that could have tied it in the closing seconds.
Key Stat of the Night
- Memphis' eight turnovers in the first quarter tied a season high for a period.
Key Run of the Night
- Marc Gasol scored nine straight points in the final 4 minutes, and a three from Mike Conley from the wing broke a 95-all tie. Conley finished with 17 points and hit two free throws with 11 seconds left for Memphis.
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Player Notes
- Tonight was Zach Randolph's 388th game with Memphis, his most games with any single NBA team.
- Tonight was Marc Gasol's seventh 20 point, 10 rebound game of the season.
Next Home Game
The Grizzlies will return to FedExForum on Tuesday, March 3 to face the Utah Jazz.