Luke Kennard helped the Memphis Grizzlies secure a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, contributing 11 points and leading the team with 5 assists. Kennard played for 22 minutes, exceeding his projected time on the court. The Grizzlies edged out the Timberwolves with a final score of 127-125.
What It Means
Kennard’s performance against the Timberwolves marked his second game this season where he led his team in assists. He has been averaging 3.2 assists per game, ranking him sixth on his team and 30th among shooting guards in the league. This season, Kennard has also been consistent from beyond the arc, hitting two or more three-pointers in multiple games and maintaining a strong shooting percentage of 45.9% from three-point range.
