2022 NBA Playoffs 1st Round Game 3: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves April 21, 2022 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs 1st round.

Game time is set 7:30PM EDT at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The series is tied at 1-1.

The Memphis Grizzlies scored a 124-96 bounce back win in Game 2 after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1.

Memphis has a 36-16 record against Western Conference opponents and is 2nd in the league in scoring 115.6 points per game while shooting 46.1%.

Ja Morant is having his finest season in his career and he if firm and confident in leading his team to the next round.

The Minnesota Timberwolves stole home-court advantage after winning Game 1.

They will now host the next two games and it would be an additional motivation for the players to focus and play hard.

Expect the duo of D'Angelo Russel and Anthony Edwards to carry the team for a critical Game 3 win.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Memphis Grizzlies as the favorites to win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night.