The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-104 on Monday night inside Target Center to move to 2-0 in preseason play.
The Grizzlies controlled the game in the opening period thanks to 57.7 percent shooting in the first quarter. Grayson Allen, Kyle Anderson and Dillon Brooks each had seven points in the opening frame as the Grizzlies took a 36-22 lead after 12 minutes of play. The Grizzlies defense held the Timberwolves to 31.8 percent shooting in the opening period, including 25.0 percent from 3-point range. Memphis dominated Minnesota in the painted area early, outscoring the Wolves 22-4 in the paint in the first quarter.