The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 93 - 71, on Saturday night at FedEx Forum. This marks the fourth win in a row for the Grizzlies (8 - 5), who are making a habit of shutting down opponents with silencing defense. After holding the Mavericks to only 64 points on Friday, the Grizz came out on the second night of a back - to - back set and held the young and spry Timberwolves to only 71 points. Memphis held Minnesota to 39 percent shooting, but also struggled themselves, hitting only 38 percent of their shots. However, the Grizzlies hit 33 - of - 38 free throws, hauled in 13 offensive boards and forced 19 turnovers to gain the edge on a poor shooting night and improve to 5 - 2 at home. Five players scored in double figures for Memphis, including JaMychal Green who led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds, in 28 minutes. Zach Randolph followed up with 18 points and seven rebounds, in 21 minutes off the bench. The Grizzlies head out for a two - game road trip, beginning in Charlotte on Monday. The Timberwolves (4 - 8) came into this game averaging 108 points per game on the season but were stopped in their tracks by a stubborn, veteran Memphis squad. The Grizzlies managed to get Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble as he picked up his fourth early in the third and was forced to sit most of the quarter. In addition to Towns being limited by fouls, Andrew Wiggins simply struggled from the field, shooting 2 - of - 11 and 0 - of - 3 from long range. Zach LaVine was the high - point man for the'Wolves with 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting, in 37 minutes. Minnesota moves to 1 - 5 on the road this season and should be looking forward to getting back on home court, as they host the Celtics on Monday.
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