CA strong all-around team performance allowed Memphis to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 90-68 and remained undefeated during the 2015-16 preseason on Sunday night at FedExForum.
With tonight’s win, the Grizzlies move to 5-0 in the preseason for just the second time in franchise history, while the Timberwolves move to 1-4 on their preseason slate.
Despite Minnesota leading the NBA in three-point accuracy (.432) entering tonight, Memphis’ ruthless defense held the Timberwolves to a .235 clip from behind the arc. The Grizzlies’ defense entered the game leading the league in three-point field goal percentage allowed (.242), as well as points per game allowed (83.