NBA: Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

On Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. This will be the third game in the two clubs' first-round series, which is currently tied at one win apiece. In Game 2, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jarvis Jackson Jr. combined for 55 points in the Grizzlies' 124-96 victory. In the first quarter, the Timberwolves stayed up with the tempo, but they began to miss their shots and were unable to reply.

Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo Russell struggled to generate buckets, but Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 35 points. Four of the Grizzlies' bench players scored in double figures, putting their opponents' chances of a comeback in jeopardy. After a terrible performance in Game 2, the Timberwolves will want to rebound, and having games three and four at home will give them a tiny advantage.

Injury Report for the Memphis Grizzlies

Due to a lower back ailment, Killian Tillie will be unavailable. Santi Aldama will miss Game 3 due to pain in his right knee.

Injury Report for the Minnesota Timberwolves

There are no active injuries to report for the Timberwolves.

Predicted Lineups for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies

Backcourt duties will be shared by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, with Morant serving as the team's floor general. The Grizzlies will start Dillon Brooks and Jarrett Jackson Jr. at forward, with Steven Adams in the paint.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota is likely to start D'Angelo Russell and Patrick Beverly in the backcourt, with Anthony Edwards at small forward providing assistance. Karl-Anthony Towns will start at center, while Jarred Vanderbilt will start at power forward.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Predicted Starting 5s

Memphis Grizzlies

Point Guard – Ja Morant | Shooting Guard – Desmond Bane | Small Forward – Dillon Brooks | Power Forward – Jaren Jackson Jr. | Center – Steven Adams

Minnesota Timberwolves

Point Guard – D’Angelo Russell | Shooting Guard – Patrick Beverly | Small Forward – Anthony Edwards | Power Forward – Jarred Vanderbilt | Center – Karl-Anthony Towns