Anthony Edwards said it was "super exciting" to compete against Ja Morant after Morant missed most of last season.
The Memphis Grizzlies just keep on winning. Ja Morant and the Grizz overcame an 11-point deficit at halftime—and a nine-point deficit midway through
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.
Fans roasted Anthony Edwards after missing Monday's potential game-winning shot against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.
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Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies squared off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 20.
Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards and LA Lakers' LeBron James have made 0 shots in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or OT since 2020-21 NBA season.