Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-106 victory Monday over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Desmond Bane added 22 and Ja Morant contributed 19 points and seven assists for Memphis. Jackson led the team with 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies won for the fourth time in five games.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points and Naz Reid had 29 points and eight rebounds. Rob Dillingham poured in a career-high 15 points and Jaden McDaniels posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 boards. Edwards missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
The Grizzlies trailed 95-86 midway through the fourth quarter but rallied behind Jackson and a late 11-0 run that put Memphis ahead 106-100 with 2:20 to go. The Grizzlies made 9 of 9 free throws in the final 4:14.
The Grizzlies, who improved to 16-5 at home, trailed by 16 in the first half. For Minnesota, it was the largest blown lead of the season.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Charlotte Hornets at home while the Minnesota Timberwolves will meet Dallas Mavericks away from home.
Story by: SALIFU ZAKARI ZEBA
