- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19) are set to visit FedExForum this Saturday to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (18-27).
In their previous outing, the Timberwolves secured a victory against the Mavericks, winning 118-105. Minnesota showcased a field goal percentage of 45.7% (43 out of 94 attempts) and succeeded in 12 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 20 of 27 for a free throw percentage of 74.1%. On the boards, they collected a total of 42 rebounds, with 11 coming from the offensive side. Additionally, they recorded 26 assists, experienced 19 turnovers, and achieved 15 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the Mavericks to shoot 45.2% (38 of 84) from the field, while Dallas tallied 22 assists, 6 steals, and 50 rebounds (14 offensive, 36 defensive). At the foul line, the Mavericks hit 66.7%, making 26 of 39 attempts, and struggled with their perimeter shooting, connecting on just 3 of 18 attempts. The Timberwolves committed 25 fouls, while the Mavericks had 19.
Julius Randle played a pivotal role in the recent win, scoring 31 points on 12 of 21 shooting. He spent 34 minutes on the court collecting 5 rebounds and finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 57.1%, along with 4 assists.
Minnesota enters this matchup with a 29-19 record, averaging 119.0 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA, while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 37.1% (675 out of 1,817) and they hold a free throw percentage of 75.0%. The Timberwolves average 45.0 rebounds per game and have dished out 1,279 assists this season, positioning them 11th in the league for assists. They’re averaging 14.5 turnovers and 21.4 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Timberwolves induce 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 21.1 fouls. They restrict opponents to a 35.2% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 11th in points allowed per game (114.1). Opponents enjoy a 45.9% field goal percentage against them (1,983 of 4,319) and they allow an average of 43.3 rebounds per game. Minnesota ranks 15th in assists allowed, having given up 1,244 assists this season.
The Grizzlies’ last outing ended in a 112-97 loss to the Hornets. Memphis secured 21 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 29 rebounds. They committed 13 turnovers, while achieving 10 steals during the game. Charlotte committed 11 fouls, allowing the Grizzlies to take 12 free throw attempts, from which they converted 9 (75.0%). From beyond the arc, Memphis succeeded on 14 of 40 attempts (35.0%) and shot 45.7% from the field, hitting 37 of 81 attempts. However, they allowed the Hornets to shoot 48.9% from the field, including 40.5% from three-point range (17 of 42), and the Hornets went 7 of 8 at the free throw line (87.5%). Overall, Memphis allowed Charlotte to gather 43 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. made a significant impact on the scoreline for the Grizzlies, scoring 26 points on 10 of 20 shooting, achieving a 50.0% field goal percentage. He logged 33 minutes on the court, contributing 4 rebounds and 4 assists in the matchup.
Memphis holds a record of 18-27 this season. Offensively, the Grizzlies convert 45.4% of their shots, ranking them 27th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 5,164 points, averaging 114.8 points per game, and gather 46.0 rebounds per contest. They record 29.0 assists per game (5th in the NBA) but also average 15.4 turnovers. The Grizzlies commit 19.9 personal fouls each game and maintain an 80.0% free throw percentage.
Defensively, Memphis ranks 19th in the league, allowing 116.3 points per game. They force 14.8 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (9th in the NBA). The Grizzlies concede 35.8% shooting from three-point distance (647 of 1,806); rivals convert 78.8% of their free throw attempts. Memphis allows 26.9 assists and 45.2 rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 22nd in the NBA, respectively.
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