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Grizzlies face the Timberwolves on 5-game slide
Memphis seeks to break a five-game losing streak as they face Minnesota, with the Timberwolves holding a 30-19 record and seventh place in the Western Conference.
- On Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Memphis at 8 p.m. EST, as Memphis tries to end a five-game skid.
- Ahead of Saturday, Memphis is shorthanded with key players out or limited, affecting their standing as they sit 18-28 while Minnesota is 30-19 in the Western Conference.
- Jaren Jackson Jr.'s recent scoring surge underpins Memphis' offense as he led with 28 points in the last game and averages 20.5 points over 10 games.
- BETMGM sportsbook lists the Timberwolves at-7.5 with a 229.5 over/under, highlighting Minnesota team metrics of 114.2 points and 46.7% shooting.
- Given season-long trends, tonight's result could influence playoff trajectories later this year, as Memphis has gone 14-16 vs Western Conference and Minnesota averages 119.0 points with a +4.9 differential.
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