The Minnesota Timberwolves (22 - 46) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (39 - 29) Wednesday night at FedExForum, 114 - 108. The final score made this one look closer than it was, as the Timberwolves opened up a 17 - point lead with a 42 - 25 first quarter, and the Grizzlies did n't pull any closer than nine points until late in the fourth quarter. Minnesota's largest lead was 20 in the third quarter as Memphis's lineup was exceptionally thin - - with Mike Conley, P.J. Hairston and Marc Gasol already out long - term, Zach Randolph (knee), Chris Andersen (shoulder) and Vince Carter (calf) were unable to suit up, and Lance Stephenson had to play 36 minutes despite suffering a wrist injury over the weekend. Zach LaVine led all scorers with 28 points, tying his second - highest output this season, as he knocked down six three - pointers and shot 11 - 19 from the floor. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points (5 - 8 FG, 8 - 9 FT), grabbed 10 rebounds, dished four assists, nabbed two steals and blocked a shot. The Wolves ran ragged over the Grizzlies defense, as they shot 56 percent from the floor and 10 - 21 (48 percent) from the three - point line and assisted on 31 of their 40 made baskets. Stephenson's 24 points off the bench led the Grizzlies, and he added 11 rebounds and seven assists in a valiant effort. Memphis got double - doubles from Jeff Green (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Matt Barnes (14 points, 10 rebounds) and managed to grab an absurd 27 offensive rebounds on 56 missed shots. Their work on the boards almost fueled an unlikely comeback, but their poor shooting from deep (4 - 20, 20 percent) was too much to overcome. The Timberwolves continue their road trip Friday against the Rockets. The Grizzlies take off for a Thursday matchup against the Bucks.
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