The Memphis Grizzlies made a loud statement after dropping Game 1 at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves stunned the No. 2 seed Grizzlies behind a breakout 36-point playoff debut from Anthony Edwards, but Memphis responded back with a blowout 28-point victory.
Star guard Ja Morant called his shot on Instagram before the game, posting this viral video of Michael Jordan during "The Last Dance" documentary.
He called his shot ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/wLoTahO6iO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 20, 2022
He backed it up by going for a near-triple-double of 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, while six other Grizzlies players joined him in scoring double figures.
23 points. 10 assists. 9 rebounds for @JaMorant pic.twitter.com/jMCGIjDCbs
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) April 20, 2022
The story of the game for the Timberwolves was Karl-Anthony Towns' foul trouble, being limited to just 28 minutes of play as a result. Towns only attempted seven shots for the game, finishing with a quiet 15 points and 11 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell has also struggled mightily in this series so far, shooting 5-for-22 from the field and 3-for-10 from 3-point range while failing to score more than 11 points in either of the first two games.
If the Timberwolves are going to bounce back at home, they'll need Towns and Russell to step up and Minnesota as a team will have to do a better job of keeping the Grizzlies' role players in check.
How to watch Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday, April 21 (ET)
- Live stream: NBA League Pass
In the United States, Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves will be broadcast on TNT. Ian Eagle and Jim Jackson will handle play-by-play duties, while Chris Haynes will man the sideline reporting.
Outside of the United States, Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves can be streamed live on NBA League Pass. If you're looking for your country's local television broadcast, click here and select your country from the dropdown menu.
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Game 3 start time
- Date: Thursday, April 21 (ET)
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves is scheduled to tip off shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 21. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves schedule, TV channels
As the higher seed, Memphis will be the home team in Games 1, 2 and 5, while Minnesota will host Games 3 and 4.
If required, Game 6 would be played in Minnesota, while the series would head back to Memphis for a Game 7.
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| April 21 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 23 | Game 4 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 26 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
