Herrington: Lineup changes, towel tussles and another chance for the Grizz to crush dreams in Game 4
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) has his dunk attempt blocked by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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.
Despite a 2-1 Memphis lead, the nuts-and-bolts basketball of this series still feels up for grabs.
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