Timberwolves Defeat Grizzlies 131-114 Behind Edwards and Randle

Minnesota extends winning streak to four games with dominant performance.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:15pm

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114 on Saturday night, led by strong performances from Anthony Edwards (33 points) and Julius Randle (27 points, 7 assists). The Timberwolves controlled the game from start to finish, extending their winning streak to four games with the double-digit victory.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves' recent surge has propelled them up the Western Conference standings, while the Grizzlies have struggled amid injuries and trade rumors surrounding star guard Ja Morant. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

The details

In addition to Edwards and Randle's big nights, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels each scored 20 points for the Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked a pair of shots. For the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome led the way with 20 points and 6 assists in his season debut, while GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells also scored in double figures. Memphis struggled mightily from 3-point range, making just 1 of their first 18 attempts.

  • The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games on Saturday night.
  • The Grizzlies have now lost six straight games.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A 24-year-old guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored a team-high 33 points in the victory.

Julius Randle

A 28-year-old forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who contributed 27 points and 7 assists.

Ja Morant

The star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who sat out this game amid the team's recent losing streak and trade rumors.

Ty Jerome

A 25-year-old guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who made his season debut, scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing great basketball lately and it's showing in the results. We're locked in and playing with a lot of energy on both ends of the floor.”

— Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Guard (KFGO)

“It's tough to see us struggling like this, but we have to keep fighting. Ty's return was a positive, and we'll look to build on that moving forward.”

— GG Jackson, Grizzlies Forward (KFGO)

What’s next

The Timberwolves and Grizzlies will face off again on Monday night in Memphis as the teams continue their regular season series.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves have emerged as a force in the Western Conference, winning four straight games in dominant fashion. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are searching for answers during their current six-game skid, which has coincided with injuries and trade rumors surrounding Ja Morant.