Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves: Upcoming Series Info & Rivalry History

When Do the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves Play Next?

Memphis Grizzlies tickets and Minnesota Timberwolves tickets can be found on their respective team pages. Upcoming game information can be found below.

Are the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves Rivals?

Yes. As two franchises with hallmark young stars that have clashed recently in the NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves are rivals.

Who Are the Memphis Grizzlies’ Biggest Rivals?

Despite being a relatively young franchise in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies have some of the fiercest rivalries in the NBA. The Grizzlies have developed several rivalries during the 2010’s, most notably with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Who are the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Biggest Rivals?

The Minnesota Timberwolves also have several rivalries in the NBA, some based on proximity and some based on matchups. The Timberwolves are rivals with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls because they all hail from the same geographic area. The Timberwolves also have rivalries with the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Series History

Entering the 2022–23 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies have some of the most heralded stars in the NBA, including Grizzlies guards Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, and Timberwolves forward Karl Anthony-Towns.

In the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Grizzlies and the Timberwolves squared off for the first time in postseason play. As a two-seed, Memphis was able to win three out of the last four games to win 4–2. Memphis overcame double-digit fourth quarter deficits in three out of their four wins.

Overall, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves have played 111 times, with Memphis holding a narrow 56–55 edge. Each team has also had a win streak of at least 10 games in the head-to-head, with Memphis winning 11 straight between 2010 and 2013 and Minnesota piecing together 10 straight on two occasions, 2001–03 and 1997–99.

Where Do the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves Play?

The Memphis Grizzlies play in the FedExForum located on historic Beale Street in the heart of downtown Memphis. FedExForum was built specifically to house the Grizzlies, but also plays host to the Memphis Tigers NCAA Division I men’s college basketball team. See FedExForum FAQs and take a Step Inside on gameday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play in the Target Center, also home to the Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball team. Recently, Target Center underwent major renovations totaling nearly $150 million. As a state-of-the-art facility, more than 1 million guests visit the arena annually and it has a max capacity of 20,200.