Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies: Injury Reports, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - April 26th, 2022 | NBA Playoffs 2022
The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round matchup. The series is tied at two games apiece.
The Timberwolves have been inconsistent all season. However, they seem to have gotten on track at the right time. They pulled off an incredible win against the LA Clippers in the play-in tournament and performed well in Games 1 and 4 of this series.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell are a solid core capable of contending for a championship if surrounded by the right pieces.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have been flying high all season long, finishing the regular season by winning seven of their last 10 games. Led by Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have been a surprise success this season and a major threat in the West.
However, they were shocked by Minnesota in Game 1, losing 130-117. They responded with dominant showings in Games 2 and 3, but succumbed to the Timberwolves in Game 4.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves enter this game fully healthy as they aim to replicate their impressive performances from Games 1 and 4. A victory would allow them the opportunity to close the series back home in Game 6.
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies, like Minnesota, are mostly healthy. The only absentees are Killian Tillie, who is out with a back injury, and Santi Aldama due to knee soreness.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds and Spreads - April 26th, 2022
The Grizzlies are heavily favored as the oddsmakers expect a bounce-back performance after their disappointing outing in Game 4 at home.
Memphis has firepower from the perimeter with the likes of Desmond Bane and has shown the ability to overcome double-digit deficits.
Odds sourced from Draft Kings SB.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 60 points in a game this season.
- The Timberwolves have won four of their last 10 games.
- The T-Wolves almost have a fully fit roster.
Click here to bet on Anthony Edwards scoring more than 22 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Ja Morant is averaging 27.6 PPG.
- Dillon Brooks is averaging 18.5 PPG.
- The Grizzlies ended the regular season with seven wins in their last 10 games.
Click here to bet on this game going into overtime.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies: Predicted Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo Russell should man the backcourt, while the forwards will likely be Anthony Edwards and Jared Vanderbilt. Karl-Anthony Towns will likely start as the center.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant will start at guard alongside Desmond Bane. Their starting forwards will likely be Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr., with Steven Adams at center.
Morant should be in high spirits after being officially awarded the title of this year's most improved player.
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- Memphis has won 30 games at home this season.
- Minnesota has won 20 games on the road this season.
- Both teams have all their starters fit.
Click here to bet on this game between the Timberwolves and the Grizzlies.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies: Predicted Starting 5s
Minnesota Timberwolves
G: Patrick Beverley; G: D'Angelo Russell; F: Anthony Edwards; F: Jarred Vanderbilt; C: Karl-Anthony Towns.
Memphis Grizzlies
G - Ja Morant; G - Desmond Bane; F - Dillon Brooks; F - Jaren Jackson Jr.; C - Steven Adams.