Five Questions for Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves

I talk with the opponent as the budding Grizzlies-Timberwolves rivalry continues in tonight’s matchup. After eliminating them from the playoffs six months ago, the Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time, tonight. In what was one of the most exciting playoff series last year, Memphis prevailed in six games on the backs of incredible performances from Desmond Bane and Ja Morant. Minnesota traded for Rudy Gobert during the offseason, shipping away Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. The deal was heavily criticized but the Timberwolves…