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Timberwolves get last regular-season matchup against second in the West

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Memphis, — Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant is averaging 27.4 points per game.
— Brandon Dill, Associated Press

By Star Tribune staff , Star Tribune
February 09, 2023 - 5:27 PM

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Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies

Friday, 7 p.m., FedEx Forum

TV: BSN Radio: 830-AM

Wolves update: They picked up G Mike Conley from Utah in a trade, but it's unclear if he will play. He spent his first 12 seasons with the Grizzlies. ... The Wolves (30-28) are eighth in the West. ... C Rudy Gobert (groin) and F Kyle Anderson (back) are questionable and C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is out.

Grizzlies update: Memphis (33-21) is second in the Western Conference and has the NBA's second best defensive rating. ... C Steven Adams (knee) is out. ... All-Star G Ja Morant averages 27.4 points and 8.3 assists per game. ... The Grizzlies, who won a first-round playoff series against the Wolves last season, have lost two of three meetings this season.