Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 Worst Games Of The Season

5. October 26th at Memphis Grizzlies

The start of the season began with a game on October 26th in Memphis. It brought high expectations and a season whose pages were yet to be written.

The Timberwolves started out better than anybody could have imagined. They roared out to a 20-3 lead halfway through the first quarter.

That evaporated quickly. By the end of the first quarter, the lead had already dwindled to three points as the Wolves led 32-29.

The young Wolves responded positively to the mini-adversity as they never trailed throughout the first half. They even built their lead back up to nine points going into the locker room at halftime.

The second half was a complete dud as the Timberwolves came out flat. After a Zach LaVine basket 24 seconds into the half, the Wolves went scoreless for 4 minutes and 18 seconds.

This scoring drought allowed the Grizzlies to get back into the game and take the lead.

The Timberwolves battled back into the game and exchanged multiple leads with the Grizzlies.

After a Karl-Anthony Towns three-pointer, the Timberwolves were ahead 93-91 with 1:45 left in the game. However, that would be the last time the Wolves held the lead as the Grizzlies closed the game out on an 11-5 run.

However, that would be the last time the Wolves held the lead as the Grizzlies closed the game out on an 11-5 run.

This game comes in at fifth on this list because of the fashion the Timberwolves’ began the game in.

Ultimately, they were not able to hold on to the lead and the game slipped through their fingers. Little did we know at the time, but this game would be a microcosm of the season to come.