Grizzlies Cubs clobbered by full-grown Wolves, 116-80

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Quick dribbles on the Grizzlies 116-80 loss to the Timberwolves

 

1. Deyonta Davis led the Grizzlies with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Davis was 7-of-8 from the field.

2. Troy Williams made his first start of the season. He added 14 points, two rebounds and two steals.

3. Zach LaVine led all scores with 31 points on 11-of-18 shooting. LaVine also was 5-of-9 from the three-point line.

4. Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

5. Kris Dunn recorded his first NBA start for the Wolves while chipping in 10 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds.

6. Tony Allen made his season debut after sitting out the preseason and the first three games of the season. Allen finished the game with four points and four rebounds after 18 minutes of play.

7. Marc Gasol and Mike Conley sat out the game due to a maintenance plan according to Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale.

 

Stats of the Game:

Field Goal Percentage: Grizzlies 36.5 percent (27/74), Wolves 55.1 percent (43/78).

Rebounds: Grizzlies 32 (8 OREB), Wolves 49 (10 OREB)

Points in the Paint: 40 Grizzlies, Wolves 42

Fast Break Points: Grizzlies 11, Wolves 25

Three Point Field Goals: Grizzlies 16.7 percent (4/24), Wolves 60.0 percent (12/20)

Bench Points: Grizzlies 40, Wolves 20

Assists: Grizzlies 10, Wolves 29

 

(Photo: Derek James)

(Photo: Derek James)

 

Thoughts

The Timberwolves were just too much for the young Grizzlies. Too many mental mistakes and turnovers were ultimately their downfall. The Timberwolves is a good team with talented young players who will be superstars in the NBA.

The Grizzlies just didn’t have it without their leaders Gasol and Conley. You win some and you lose some. The Grizzlies have a chance once again for redemption tomorrow night at home.

 

Up Next 

The Grizzlies head back to Memphis to host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Grindhouse on tomorrow night. Tip-Off is at 7pm CST.

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