The Memphis Grizzlies returned to action Saturday night (12/12) on 92.9 FM ESPN in preseason action for 2020-21 winning 107-105 over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Grizzlies looked like a team coming off a strong season that nearly led to a playoff berth led by their Rookie of the Year Ja Morant who had a double-double 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and Kyle Anderson contributed 12 points.
Desmond Bane looked like a solid first round pick for the Grizzlies in that role as a much needed wing shooter scoring 12 points off the bench going 4 of 8 for the game and 2 of 3 from the 3-point arc.
The Timberwolves used a stretch run to make the score close at the end, using balanced scoring, including 14 points from D'Angelo Russell, 13 points from Karl Anthony-Towns, and 12 points Malik Beasley. Jaylen Nowell was the surprise of the night for Minnesota scoring 22 points in the loss.
The Grizzlies are back in action on Monday night with pregame live with Jessica Benson on-the-air at 6:30 p.m., then Eric Hasseltine on the call for preseason game #2 against Minnesota on Monday night live on 92.9 FM ESPN (also on 680 AM and the RADIO.COM app). Also more coverage Monday of the Memphis Grizzlies on 92.9 FM ESPN throughout the day including Daily Memphian Grizzlies Beat Reporter Chris Herrington LIVE at 10 a.m. on the Geoff Calkins Show.
