Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies
Lee's 18 points lead Grizzlies past Wolves, 90-68
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Courtney Lee scored 18 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 90-68 on Sunday night to remain unbeaten in the preseason.
Tony Allen finished with 13 points, while Marc Gasol and Mike Conley added 12 apiece for Memphis (5-0).
Gorgui Dieng led the Wolves with 12 points.
TIMBERWOLVES: Kevin Garnett hit all four shots from the field in the first half, finishing with eight points. . Nikola Pekovic did not play, continuing to recover from right Achilles surgery.
GRIZZLIES: Lee was 3 of 4 from 3-point range. . Zach Randolph was the only Memphis starter who didn't reach double figures, recording four points.
RUBIO RETURN: Minnesota point guard Ricky Rubio saw his first preseason action after missing the first four games recovering from a strained right quadriceps. Rubio played 23 minutes, but did not score.
SEVEN SIT: The Grizzlies sat seven players: Jeff Green, Matt Barnes, Brandan Wright, Beno Udrih and Vince Carter, plus Jarell Martin and Jordan Adams, who are recovering from injuries.
UP NEXT: Minnesota faces the Bucks on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. Memphis travels to Atlanta on Wednesday.
Matchups
Game Information
Memphis, TN

Referee:Brent Barnaky
Referee:Michael Smith
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis

2025-26 Standings
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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