The Memphis Grizzlies will be finishing their 5-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. The Grizzlies have lost their previous 4 games on the road and will be looking to break the unwanted streak. Ja Morant has been crucial this season for the Grizzlies and will be looking to finish this road trip against the Timberwolves.
It will be an exciting game as the Timberwolves are coming into the game with a 6-4 run. They have been able to bounce back after losing a game, unlike the Grizzlies. Their morale ahead of the game will be low, after losing 4 consecutive games on the road. It will be up to the Grizzlies to turn up the pace tonight, as they certainly have the potential to easily take the win.
Ja Morant is fit for the game Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves game tonight
Ja Morant is the best player for the Grizzlies. He has missed just one game on this road trip, against the Sacramento Kings. Going into the game tonight he is not listed on the injury list and is fit to face the Timberwolves. It is a relief for the Grizzlies fans as Morant is suffering from a Grade 2 ankle strain. It is pretty obvious as to why he is an explosive player and his ankles take the entire load.
.@memgrizz status report, Jan. 27 at @Timberwolves:
QUESTIONABLE
Desmond Bane – RT Knee SorenessOUT
Steven Adams – RT Knee PCL Sprain
Danny Green – LT Knee Surgery Recovery
John Konchar – Concussion Protocol
Kenneth Lofton Jr. – NBA G League Two-Way Transfer— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 26, 2023
The Timberwolves will be happy with no major concerns, as their best player Anthony Edwards is fit. However, Karl-Anthony Towns has been out for quite a time now, without any return timeline. So it is up to Edwards to turn up the game for them. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report, expected roster, and expert predictions for the Grizzlies-Timberwolves game tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies injury report
- John Konchar (Out)
- Desmond Bane (questionable)
- Danny Green (out)
- Steven Adams (out)
Memphis Grizzlies expected roster
- Dillon Brooks
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Brandon Clarke
- Ja Morant
- Desmond Bane
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report
- Rudy Gobert (Questionable)
- Taurean Prince (Out)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Out)
- Jordan McLaughlin (Out)
Minnesota Timberwolves expected roster
- Jaden McDaniels
- Kyle Anderson
- D’Angelo Russell
- Anthony Edwards
- Naz Reid
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be favored over the Memphis Grizzlies
There is no denying the fact that the Grizzlies have been struggling in the past couple of games. The Grizzlies lost a match they were leading and lost the game in the last seconds against the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies are dominant at home with 20-3 as compared to 11-14 on the road. The Timberwolves on the other hand trailed the New Orleans Pelicans but came from behind for the win.
It will be the Timberwolves night to take as the Grizzlies are out of defensive options, especially with Steven Adams out. Edwards is averaging 24.5 points per game and will be a treat for a defenseless Grizzlies side. All things considered, the Timberwolves will be piling up the misery on the Grizzlies tonight.