The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league in PPG in the FIRST QUARTER on the road.
The Grizzlies are 29th in the league in PPG in the FIRST QUARTER at home.
Overall, the Grizzlies are LAST in the NBA in PPG in the FIRST QUARTER, while the Timberwolves are actually 14th.
In their last 3 games, Minnesota is averaging 27.7 PPG in the FIRST QUARTER, while Memphis is averaging 21.0 PPG in the FIRST QUARTER over their last 3 games.
Also in their last 3 games Memphis is shooting rather poorly: 43.5%, good for the 6th worst percentage over their last 3 games in the NBA while the Wolves are shooting much better at 48.9%. AK47 and Pekovic are back for the Wolves as well. I don't think Minnesota can necessarily WIN the game, but all of these factors, coupled with the fact that Mike Conley is a tiny bit banged up has me on:
NBA [3515] 1Q MINN T’WOLVES +4-115
1725/1500