2022 Playoffs: First Round | Grizzlies (2) vs. Timberwolves (7)

Game Recap: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 106

Led by Ja Morants 17 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, the No. two seed Memphis Grizzlies defeated the No. seven seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Game six, 114-106. Desmond Bane (23 points, 5-9 3pt FG) and Dillon Brooks (23 points, 5-6 3pt FG) combined 46 points for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. Anthony Edwards tallied 30 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves in the losing effort. After closing out this best-of-seven First Round series, 4-2, the Grizzlies will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals to face the Golden State Warriors.

Full Focus: Grizzlies rally again, reach West semis

Memphis overcomes a double-digit deficit in the 4th quarter for the 3rd time in the series to close out Minnesota 114-106 in Game 6.

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Morant and Brooks hit the griddy across Wolves' logo

Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks celebrate their Game 6 win by hitting the griddy.

Nightly Notable: Desmond Bane | April. 29

Bane hits five 3-pointers, scores 23 in clincher

Desmond Bane scores 23 points and grabs 7 rebounds as the Grizzlies close out the Timberwolves in Game 6.

Morant on comebacks: ‘We got a lot of dogs on this team’

Morant: ‘We got a lot of dogs on this team’

Ja Morant discusses the Grizzlies' resilience during this series and recognizes his team must play even better in the next round.

What can Wolves learn from playoff series loss?

Closing out games was major issue for the young Timberwolves. Still, this playoff experience, as bad as it looked at times, should benefit them moving forward.

Towns: ‘I’m extremely honored to wear this jersey’

Karl-Anthony Towns shares an emotional moment after walking off the court for the final time this season following a series loss to the Grizzlies.

Jackson Jr. on postgame outfit: 'It's still drip though'

Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. open their postgame press conference commenting about each other's outfit.

McDaniels throws down huge dunk over Jackson Jr.

A bigtime dunk by Jaden McDaniels!, 04/29/2022

Full Focus: Ja Morant takes over in the 4th, leads Grizzlies to win

Full Focus: Morant's big 4th lifts Grizzlies in Game 5

Ja Morant notches 18 points in the 4th quarter to give the Grizzlies the home win and a 3-2 series lead against the Timberwolves.

Morant slashes to hoop for game-winning layup

Morant slashes to the hoop for the score to win it

Must-see: Morant's epic, gravity-defying Game 5 jam

Morant with the big time poster jam

Game Recap: Grizzlies 111, Timberwolves 109

After Anthony Edwards tied the game with 3.7 seconds remaining, Ja Morant made a driving layup with 1.0 second remaining in regulation to lift the No. two seed Grizzlies over the No. seven seed Timberwolves in Game five, 111-109. Morant finished with 30 points (18 in the 4th quarter), nine assists and a Playoff career-high 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, while Desmond Bane added 25 points in the victory. Karl-Anthony Towns (28 points, 12 rebounds) and Anthony Edwards (22 points) combined for 50 points for the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies lead this best-of-seven First Round series 3-2, with Game six taking place on Friday, April 29.

Minnesota looks to stave off elimination in Game 6

Wolves return home for must-win Game 6

After relinquishing another double-digit lead in a crushing loss, the Wolves head home for Game 6 hoping to extend their season.

Morant: Grizzlies 'need to bring it from the start'

Ja Morant discusses his game-winning layup, his monster dunk and why the Grizzlies should not need to rely on dramatic comebacks in this series.

Look-alike cam: Tee Morant, Usher attend Game 5

Tee Morant and Usher sit courtside

Mic'd Up: Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards

Listen in to the best sound of the series from the Grizzlies and Timberwolves young stars!

Grizzlies surprise Ja Morant with Kia Most Improved Player trophy

Grizzlies surprise Ja with Kia Most Improved trophy

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins reveals to the team that Ja Morant has been named Kia NBA Most Improved Player for 2021-22.

Morant joins 'Inside' to discuss Kia Most Improved

Ja Morant joins Ernie, Kenny, Charles, and Shaq after being named the 2022 Kia NBA Most Improved Player.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 118

Led by Karl-Anthony Towns Playoff career-high 33 points, along with 14 rebounds, the No. seven seed Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the No. two seed Memphis Grizzlies in Game four, 119-118. Desmond Bane recorded a Playoff career-high 34 points (8-12 3pt FG) for the Grizzlies, while Ja Morant tallied 11 points, eight rebounds and a Playoff career-high 15 assists. This best-of-seven First Round series is now tied, 2-2, with Game five taking place on Tuesday, April 26 (TNT, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Towns, Timberwolves show fortitude to bounce back from Game 3 collapse

Towns answers call with Game 4 gem

The Timberwolves need a huge performance from Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 4, and the All-Star big man delivers in spades.

Chasing History: Grizzlies show resilience

As the series shifted to Minnesota for game 3, the Wolves rode the momentum of their home crowd- until Ja Morant and the Grizzlies staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in playoff history.

Barkley: Wolves' Game 3 collapse 'embarrassing'

Charles Barkley didn’t hold back when addressing Minnesota losing a 26-point lead in Game 3 against Memphis.

Full Focus: Down 26, Grizzlies storm back to stun Wolves

Ja Morant posts a triple-double, Desmond Bane knocks down seven 3-pointers and Memphis closes Game 3 on a 50-16 run to regain control of the series.

Full Focus: Grizzlies' bounce back in Game 2 to even series

Full Focus: Grizzlies roll past Wolves, even series

Memphis uses an 11-5 run to end the second quarter and a 25-9 run to open the third to help tie their series with Minnesota, 1-1.

Game Recap: Grizzlies 124, Timberwolves 96

Led by Ja Morants 23 points, nine rebounds and ten assists, the No. twp seed Grizzlies defeated the No. seven seed Timberwolves in Game two, 124-96. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Grizzlies in the victory, while Anthony Edwards tallied 20 points and six rebounds for the Timberwolves. This best-of-seven First Round series is now tied 1-1, with Game three taking place on Thursday, April 21

Ja Morant: Grizzlies rediscover their 'fire' with Game 2 win

Morant: Grizzlies find their 'fire' in Game 2 win

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies weren't about to panic after losing the series opener, and stayed calm in claiming a pivotal Game 2 against the Timberwolves.

Full Focus: Edwards, Towns crash Grizzlies' party in Game 1

Full Focus: Edwards, Towns blitz Grizzlies in Game 1

Anthony Edwards scores 36 in his postseason debut, Karl-Anthony Towns adds 29 and 13, and Minnesota upends Memphis to win its 1st playoff opener since 2004.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 130, Grizzlies 117

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns combine for 65 points as Minnesota shows maturity beyond its years with a tough road win.

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves' young guns show out in Game 1

How Edwards & Wolves' young guns pulled off upset

Anthony Edwards serves as the Wolves' focal point in their Game 1 victory, but they couldn't have done it without key contributions from still-developing players.

Edwards pours in 36 points in playoff debut

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points to become the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history with more than 35 points in a playoff game.

Karl-Anthony Towns' best dunks of the season

Check out some of KATs most ferocious slams from the regular season