Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network North (Timberwolves), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Grizzlies local), NBA League Pass; local radio on 92.9 ESPN / iHeartRadio (Wolves) and 92.9 The Ticket or Memphis affiliates (Grizzlies)
The tanking Memphis Grizzlies, owners of one of the West’s worst records and a dismal road mark, head to Minnesota on the second night of a back-to-back after a rare road win. The Timberwolves, sitting comfortably in the West’s top-4 and riding a three-game winning streak, host as heavy favorites in what should be a comfortable home victory against a depleted and motivated-to-lose visitor.
Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies (heavily shorthanded):
- Ja Morant (PG) – Out (left elbow UCL sprain; reevaluation scheduled early March but still sidelined)
- Zach Edey (C) – Out (left ankle; second surgery announced March 1 to address talar bone stress and ligament laxity – season likely over)
- Ty Jerome (SG) – Questionable (left thigh contusion)
- Taj Gibson (F) – GTD (return to competition reconditioning / not injury related)
- Additional depth pieces (two-way/G-League call-ups filling minutes); Brandon Clarke (calf) and
others long-term absent.
Minnesota Timberwolves: No reported injuries. Full strength expected, with Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle (if recently limited), Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Naz Reid, and the entire rotation available.
Memphis is essentially playing without its franchise point guard and starting center, relying on a makeshift roster of veterans and young pieces.
Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)
Grizzlies (2-3 in last 5):
- W 125-106 @ Indiana (March 1) – Solid road effort behind Taylor Hendricks and Jaylen Wells
- Mixed results prior, including losses to stronger teams but occasional upsets. Averaging ~112 PPG but poor efficiency and rebounding without Edey/Morant.
Timberwolves (4-1 in last 5, 3 straight wins): Surging at home. Recent results include comfortable victories with strong defensive showings and Edwards-led offense. They have won 3 in a row entering this matchup and hold one of the league’s better net ratings during the streak.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Grizzlies lead the season series 2-1 (most recent: Memphis 137-128 win on Feb. XX, 2026).
All-time regular season: Timberwolves lead slightly overall, but Memphis has taken the recent edge. However, Minnesota has dominated at Target Center in most matchups, and this depleted Grizzlies group flips the dynamic heavily toward the home side.
Key Player Matchups
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves SG, ~29.6 PPG) / Mike Conley vs. Memphis backcourt (Ty Jerome or call-ups / Jaylen Wells): Edwards’ explosive scoring and athleticism should feast against a makeshift Memphis perimeter without Morant.
- Rudy Gobert / Naz Reid (Timberwolves frontcourt) vs. depleted Memphis bigs (Taylor Hendricks / Santi Aldama / veterans): Gobert dominates the paint, glass, and rim protection with no Edey to contest. Expect massive rebounding and block edges.
- Julius Randle / Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves wings) vs. Memphis wings (Wells / others): Minnesota’s length and versatility should limit Memphis’ spacing and transition opportunities.
- Bench/Depth: Timberwolves’ rotation is far deeper, fresher, and more experienced than Memphis’ injury-riddled group of call-ups and role players.
Betting Trends
- Timberwolves 4-1 or better in last 5; strong ATS at home vs. sub-.400 teams.
- Grizzlies 1-4 or worse ATS as road underdogs during recent stretch; poor cover rate without Morant/Edey.
- Total has gone Over in several Minnesota home wins but Under when they clamp down defensively.
- Minnesota has covered comfortably in recent matchups vs. lottery teams and at home.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies 238.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 2, 2026
