Memphis Grizzlies enjoy a 3-2 series lead over Timberwolves

Ja Morant scored on a layup with just seconds remaining in the match, and the Memphis Grizzlies energized from 11 points down in the final quarter to edge the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 on Tuesday night and snatch a 3-2 lead in their first-round Western Conference series. The most improved player of NBA, Morant battled powerfully for a significant part of the game.

Yet, he turned it on in the final quarter, scoring 18 points, including 9 of 10 at the free-toss line. Morant got done with 30 and had 13 rebounds and nine assists. Desmond Bane added 25 focuses, and Brandon Clarke had 21 off the seat for Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 12 preceding fouling out. Karl-Anthony Towns drove the Timberwolves with 28 places and 12 rebounds. Anthony Edwards had 22, D'Angelo Russell added 12 and Taurean Prince 10. Game 6 between the two teams is now on Friday night in Minnesota.