The Memphis Grizzlies used a brand new starting lineup on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Dec. 17.
Memphis didn’t have Ja Morant or Cam Spencer after both players were available in the team’s last game on Dec. 15.
Other players needed to step up. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale. Both frontcourt players recorded their first double-doubles of the season in a road win over the Timberwolves.
Jackson led the Grizzlies (13-14) with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Landale added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Brandon Clarke made his season debut and immediately joined the starting lineup. He finished with six points.
Minnesota (17-10) did not have star guard Anthony Edwards due to a foot injury. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 21 points.
The Grizzlies will be back in action on Dec. 20 against the Washington Wizards (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves score, live updates
Memphis is wasting no time getting Brandon Clarke involved. He’ll join Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the starting lineup.
The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain. Memphis will have Brandon Clarke available to make his season debut.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will also miss the matchup.
What time does Grizzlies vs Wolves start?
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Where: Target Center
What TV channel is Grizzlies vs Timberwolves on today?
Streaming: FanDuel Sports app
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at [email protected]
