Grizzlies Snap Skid with Statement Win Over Timberwolves Behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 30-Point Night
MEMPHIS - The Grizzlies finally got the bounce-back performance they’ve been searching for - and they didn’t just squeak by. Memphis came out with purpose, built a 20-point second-half cushion, and held off a late Minnesota surge to grab a 137-128 win on Monday night, snapping a six-game losing streak in the process.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the charge with 30 points, putting together the kind of aggressive, efficient outing Memphis has needed from him all season. He was active on both ends, attacking mismatches and setting the tone early. Ty Jerome added 19 points off the bench, giving the Grizzlies a steady hand and timely shot-making when it mattered most.
This one had a different feel from the jump. Just two nights earlier, Memphis had been overwhelmed by the Timberwolves in a 131-114 loss - a game where they shot just 1-for-18 to start from deep.
Monday night? A completely different story.
The Grizzlies found their stroke early, hitting 8-of-15 from beyond the arc in the first half alone. That hot shooting helped them build a 14-point lead before taking a 66-58 advantage into the locker room.
And they didn’t stop there. Memphis kept the pressure on in the third, pushing the lead to 98-86 by the end of the quarter.
Then came the knockout punch - a quick 11-3 run to open the fourth, capped by three triples on four possessions. Just like that, the lead ballooned to 20.
Minnesota, to its credit, didn’t fold. Anthony Edwards poured in 39 points and grabbed seven boards, doing everything he could to will the Wolves back into it.
Jaden McDaniels chipped in a strong 29-point effort, while Donte DiVincenzo added 21, including 13 in the fourth quarter alone. But despite their push, the Timberwolves never got closer than nine points in the final frame.
Jaylen Wells gave Memphis a spark with 18 points, and both Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. added 16 each. It was a total team effort - the kind of balanced scoring Memphis has been missing during their recent slide.
For Minnesota, the loss halts a four-game winning streak and serves as a reminder that even against a struggling team, lapses in defensive focus - especially on the perimeter - can be costly.
Now, both teams shift their focus to the road ahead. The Timberwolves head north to face the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday, while the Grizzlies embark on a five-game road trip that starts in Sacramento. But for Memphis, this win wasn’t just about snapping a streak - it was a much-needed reminder of what this group can look like when the shots fall and the energy’s right.