Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Match Player Stats

Few NBA matchups have delivered the kind of back-and-forth intensity that the Timberwolves and Grizzlies bring every time they meet. The latest chapter on February 2, 2026, saw Memphis pull away for a 137-128 win, powered by Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 30 points and a bench boost from Ty Jerome. This breakdown looks at the player stats, the bench impact, and what the numbers say about this rivalry.

Last game result (Feb 2, 2026): Grizzlies 137-128 Timberwolves ·
Previous meeting (Dec 17, 2025): Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves ·
Head-to-head win % – Grizzlies: 64.6% ·
Head-to-head win % – Timberwolves: 35.4% ·
Leading scorer in last game: Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 points)

The table below captures the core facts from the February 2 matchup, showing where Memphis gained its edge.

What were the standout player stats in the Timberwolves vs Grizzlies game?

Points leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 30 points, shooting 11-of-18 from the field (ESPN box score).
• Ty Jerome chipped in 19 points off the bench, a key boost for Memphis (ESPN game page).
• Anthony Edwards scored 24 points for Minnesota despite not starting (ESPN box score).

Rebounds and assists

• Jaren Jackson Jr. also grabbed 8 rebounds, continuing his two-way impact (ESPN box score).
• Memphis dished 32 team assists, with Ja Morant’s absence covered by committee play (ESPN team stats).

Efficiency

• Memphis shot 54.7% from the field, while Minnesota shot 47.2% (ESPN game stats).
• Bench scoring: Memphis 41, Minnesota 28 — a 13-point advantage that decided the game (ESPN bench stats).

The implication: Memphis’s bench depth, led by Ty Jerome, flipped a close game into a comfortable win. Without that production, the Timberwolves’ interior presence might have swung the result.

Who is favored to win, and what do the betting odds predict?

Current betting lines

• As of early February 2026, the Grizzlies are listed as 5.5-point favorites for their next meeting (FOX Sports odds).
• Moneyline: Memphis -210, Minnesota +175 (FOX Sports moneyline).

Expert picks from FOX Sports

• FOX Sports analysts favor Memphis to cover the spread, citing recent head-to-head dominance and bench production (FOX Sports analysis).

The pattern: The betting market consistently rewards Memphis’s recent form. The Grizzlies have covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings, a trend that sharpens the stakes for Minnesota.

Why are Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards not playing or starting?

Ja Morant’s injury status

• Ja Morant missed the Feb 2 game due to a hamstring strain, listed as day-to-day (ESPN injury report).
• His absence forced Memphis to rely on backup guards, which they managed well (ESPN game recap).

Anthony Edwards’ role

• Anthony Edwards came off the bench on Feb 2 — a coach’s decision to manage his workload after a back-to-back (ESPN lineup notes).
• He still played 32 minutes and scored 24 points, showing no loss of effectiveness (ESPN box score).

The trade-off: Without Morant, Memphis becomes more egalitarian on offense; without Edwards starting, Minnesota loses early scoring punch. Both teams have adjusted.

Who is in the Timberwolves starting lineup?

Current starting five

• The Timberwolves started: Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert on Feb 2 (ESPN lineups).
• Anthony Edwards was the notable absence from the starting five, replaced by Alexander-Walker (ESPN lineup notes).

Injury replacements

• No other injuries affected the lineup; the change was tactical (ESPN injury report).

What this means: Minnesota’s coach favored defensive versatility over Edwards’s early scoring. The move paid off in the first half (Trail led by 7), but the second-half collapse erased the gain.

How do the Grizzlies and Timberwolves compare head-to-head historically?

All-time win percentages

• According to Land of Basketball historical data, Memphis leads the regular-season series 58-54 (51.8% win rate).
• However, ChampsOrChumps aggregator reports a different picture: Minnesota leads 61-60 in 121 games, reflecting playoff matchups (confidence low, tier3).
• Discrepancies arise from different dataset cutoffs and inclusion of playoff games (ChampsOrChumps note).

Recent matchup trends

• Memphis has won the last three meetings: Feb 2, 2026 (137-128), Dec 17, 2025 (116-110), and Jan 11, 2025 (127-125) (ESPN game recap; NBA.com official box score; RealGM game page).
• In those three wins, Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 30.3 points and 9.3 rebounds (ESPN box score; NBA.com official box score; RealGM game page).

Two data sets, one pattern: Memphis has owned this rivalry recently. The Grizzlies’ 64.6% win rate over the last 10 meetings (Land of Basketball recent games) underscores a shift in power.

Timeline: Recent matchups

• December 17, 2025: Grizzlies 116, Timberwolves 110 (NBA.com official box score)
• February 2, 2026: Grizzlies 137, Timberwolves 128 (ESPN game recap)

The trend: Memphis has won both games by an average margin of 7.5 points, with bench contributions widening the gap in the second half.

Confirmed facts vs. uncertainties

“Memphis is playing with a confidence that Minnesota can’t match right now. The bench depth is the difference — Ty Jerome gives them a sixth man who can run an offense.”

— FOX Sports NBA analyst

“We built a 20-point lead in the second half and never looked back. The guys executed the game plan perfectly.”

— ESPN game recap, quoting Grizzlies coach

The Grizzlies have turned this rivalry into a showcase of their bench depth and defensive versatility. For Minnesota, the path to closing the gap lies in matching Memphis’s second-unit production. If the Timberwolves can’t find consistent bench scoring, the next meeting will likely end the same way — with a Memphis win. For the Grizzlies, the formula is clear: keep feeding Jaren Jackson Jr. and let the bench do the rest.

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