Thursday's Wolves-Memphis Game 3 recap

The Wolves twice surrendered leads of more than 20 points.

April 22, 2022 at 2:34AM

IMPACT PLAYER

Desmond Bane, Memphis

The guard made seven three-pointers and had 26 points to lead the Grizzlies.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Leads of 20 points or more wasted by the Wolves.

16 Points by Ja Morant, who added 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double.

0 Points in the fourth quarter for D'Angelo Russell, who earlier sparked the Wolves with 22 points and eight assists.

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