Published on: Nov 11, 2022 10:37 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 11, 2022 10:37 pm IST
MEM vs MIN Dream11: The NBA Regular Season has been on and what a strong start to the season. It has been a promising start as there have been waves that have hit us hard in regard to the teams that have exceeded expectations. Two of those squads have been the Jazz and the Trail Blazers but then there have been squads that have been underwhelming. One of the underwhelming squads Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Memphis Grizzlies here.
The Grizzlies come into this game after a stunning 124:122 win against the Spurs as Ja Morant and Desmond Bane combined for 64 points. They have won eight out of 12 games.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves lost to the Phoenix Suns 117:129 despite 25 points and 11 rebounds effort by big Rudy Gobert. They have lost seven out of 12 games.
Host: Memphis Grizzlies Visitors: Minnesota Timberwolves Match Timing: 12 November, @ 08:00 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Fed Ex Forum
Grizzlies: The guard duo is unmatched
The Guard duo of Desmond Bane and Ja Morant has been unstoppable thus far and it doesn’t seem they will slow down anytime soon. Both of them have been impactful at the same time and this means that the oppositions stand little to no chance against them. Dillon Brooks has been inconsistent but his main calling card is defense. Jaren Jackson has been missing due to injury and that has impacted the defensive end but their offensive outburst makes up for his absence. Steven Adams has been a stellar rebounder and screen-setter whereas Tyus Jones continues to set the tone off the bench as a stellear back-up Guard. The Grizzlies have a deep lineup and they are once again looking like a hot favorite for the title.
Timberwolves: A disappointing start
The Timberwolves have started in the worst way possible, and the experiment to put Rudy Gobert alongside Karl Anthony-Towns hasn’t worked. But the blame can be cast upon their guard rotations which have been highly unreliable and both Russell and Edwards have been missing from the action many times. Jaylen Nowell hasn’t made up for the bench void created by the absence of Malik Beasley who was a key piece last season. They also miss the hustle of Jarred Vanderbilt and the perimeter of Patrick Beverley, both key players last season. Can the Timberwolves make a recovery after a slow start?
Phoenix Suns Team News
Suns Expected Starting Five Forwards: SF: Cameron Johnson | SF: Mikal Bridges Middle: C: Bismack Biyombo Guards: PG: Chris Paul | SG: Devin Booker
BENCH: Torrey Craig, Dario Saric, Jock Landale, Damion Lee, Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie, Duane Washington Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team News
Timberwolves Expected Starting Five Forwards: PF: Jaden McDaniels | SF: Anthony Edwards SF:Middle: C: Rudy Gobert | C: Karl Anthony-Towns Guard: PG: D’Angelo Russell
BENCH: Jaylen Nowell, Bryn Forbes, Eric Paschall, Nathan Knight, Kyle Anderson, Jordan McLaughlin, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott, Luke Garza, Jordan McLaughlin.
Ja Morant(MEM) Points: 30 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 05 Steals: 01 Guard Ja is one of the best scorers and uses his athleticism well while he is also a more than serviceable playmaker. I believe he will be in 25+ Points, 6-9 assists, 4-6 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range. Devin can be chosen as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Anthony Edwards(MIN) Points: 11 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 06 Steals: 02 Edwards has slowed down after a hot start and his output has suffered by a lot lately. I believe he will be in 14-19 points range here.
Desmond Bane(MEM) Points: 32 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 06 Guard Bane is one of the best shooters in the league and he keeps on showcasing improvements with each season. I believe he will be in 26-32 points and 4-6 assists range.
Karl Anthony-Towns(MIN) Points: 11 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 04 Blocks: 01 Karl has been a huge factor on the offensive end while providing stable rebounding and playmaking. I believe he will be in 18-24 points, 9-13 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks/steals range.
Rudy Gobert(MIN) Points: 25 Rebounds: 11 Assists: 00 Blocks: 03 Center Gobert is one of the beest rebounders and shot-blockers in the league while he can also play strong in the paint. I believe he will be in 14-20 points, 10-14 rebounds, and 1-4 blocks range.
Steven Adams(MEM) Points: 07 Rebounds: 19 Assists: 02 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 Big Adams is a disruptive rebounder and also a help defender who is a rugged player. I believe he will be in 6-12 points, 10+ rebounds, and 1-2 blocks/steals range.
D’Angelo Russell(MIN) Points: 20 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 06 Guard D’Angelo is a sharpshooter and a strong playmaker but he has been inconsistent thus far. I believe he will be in 14-21 points and 6-9 assists range.
PG: T Jones, J Morant(SP) SG: J Nowell SF: D Brooks, J McDaniels PF: K Towns(PP), B Clarke C: S Adams
Can the Timberwolves spring up a surprise against the unbeatable guard duo of Bane and Morant? To watch this game, you can go to the NBA League Pass. The extended highlights of the game will be available on the official YouTube channel of the NBA. To follow the scores, stats, and news, visit the official website of the NBA.