The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 in Game 5, Round 1, of the NBA playoffs Tuesday night. The Grizzlies lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. 

The Grizzlies want to put a complete game together, so they are calling on the home crowd to be loud for a full 48 minutes.

Memphis has a new four-man front approach to its defensive line, and the Tigers have created depth at that position to make up for the talent they lost last season. 

With the game and the season hanging in the balance, Ja Morant did what superstars do. He lifted his game, his teammates and the city, too. 

Grayson Saunier allows just one hit in his longest outing of the season. 

Game 5 featured it all, from highlight plays to celebrities sitting courtside. 

April 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.

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The Grizzlies, shooting poorly from the free-throw line and down by 13 points with less than 10 minutes left, pulled out another inspiring win, led by Morant’s 30 points.

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Box score, Game 5: Grizzlies 111, Timberwolves 109

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs tonight at 6:30. The series is currently tied 2-2. 

Veteran coach Jerome Griffin makes the move to larger school after six seasons at Wooddale; Briarcrest gets a new athletic director.

The Tigers checked off the biggest objective on their checklist this offseason by securing a commitment from Davis.

Army veteran Jonathan Shuskey led the Bucs to fourth place in team standings.

Results from the April 24 race at Sea Isle Park.

Ja Morant said he believes teammate Desmond Bane should have been in the conversation to win the award.

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The series is currently tied 2-2. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, Brighton, CBHS, Houston, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.

The University of Memphis football program added two defensive linemen to the roster with Ohio State and Sam Houston State transfers.

With the Grizzlies back in Memphis for Game 5 on Tuesday, here are five storylines: Who’s the better team? the fouls; the struggles of Ja Morant; the struggles of Jaren Jackson Jr.,
and the constant frontcourt shuffling.

“... I’ve never seen a more inconsistent or arrogantly officiated game,” Jenkins said. 

Memphis fans aren’t suffering in silence. They’re taking to social media, expressing displeasure with the officiating and pretty much everything else about Game 4. 

There have been 210 fouls called over the four games between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. So, yes, the games are taking much longer than they typically take. And, yes, there have indeed been more whistles that you are used to hearing. 

April 23, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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