Herrington: Grizzlies and Wolves are mirror images, but Memphis should be a step ahead
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) on Feb. 24. This battle of the big men will probably continue in the playoffs. (Bruce Kluckhohn/Associated Press file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Welcome back to the playoffs, where there are trade-offs to be had, position matchups to weigh and personalities to revel in.
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