Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was struggling through three ... Morant made a game-winning floater over Anthony Edwards. Minnesota’s physical defense on Monday, however, made things tough on Morant.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.

MEMPHIS — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points ... Ja Morant finished with 19 points, despite going 5 of 16 from the field. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished ...

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to stack up the awards ... the first time in his career on Monday. He beat out Anthony Davis, LeBron James and James Harden, among others.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it.

Star. The Timberwolves guard earned his third consecutive appearance to the All-Star Game after coaches voted him as one of seven Western Conference reserves. Edwards is averaging a career high 26.3 points and shooting a career best 42% from 3-point range.

The Memphis Grizzlies just keep on winning. Ja Morant and the Grizz overcame an 11-point deficit at halftime—and a nine-point deficit midway through

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards hits a new low after loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Wembanyama becomes only the fourth Spurs player to make the All-Star Game in his first or second season. The others: Alvin Robertson in 1986, David Robinson in 1990 and 1991, and Tim Duncan in 1998.

The NBA head coaches have to pick two guards, three frontcourt players and two "wild card" players at any position for the reserves. The West All-Stars have five frontcourt reserves in Davis, Jackson Jr., Sengun, Wembanyama and Jalen Williams.