Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Memphis Grizzlies to a close win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, scoring 33 points on 13-of-24 shooting. Jackson also grabbed 8 rebounds and played for 33 minutes. The Grizzlies edged out the Timberwolves with a final score of 127-125.
What It Means
Jackson’s performance against the Timberwolves marked his highest-scoring game this season, surpassing his average by over ten points. In recent games, he has consistently been a top scorer for the team, maintaining an average of 22.6 points per game this season, which ranks him third among power forwards in scoring. His rebounding numbers have also been solid, with an average of 6.4 rebounds per game, placing him second on his team in that category. This game further highlights his importance to the Grizzlies as they have averaged more points and won more games when he plays.
