Anthony Edwards scored 28 points (18 in the paint), and the Minnesota Timberwolves went on a 21-7 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-103 for their fourth straight win.
The Grizzlies led 84-78 with 31 seconds left in the third quarter. Mike Conley’s driving layup put the Timberwolves ahead for good with 9:58 left in the fourth quarter. He scored 8 points and Naz Reid added 7 during the run. The Timberwolves led 99-91 with 7:48 left.
Early in the fourth quarter, Conley had 4 of his 10 assists, all with the game within 5 points.
Reid scored 20 points on 8 for 13 shooting off the bench, and Conley added 17 points and 10 assists.
For the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 36 points (24 in the paint) on 15 for 23 shooting.
The Timberwolves shot 54.9% from the field and 42.9% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 45.9% and 41.2%. The Grizzlies’ starters outscored the Timberwolves 37-25 in 11 minutes together.