Grizzlies big man Zach Edey shared some insights on in-game coaching and breaking down the rookie wall with some 'hockey' intensity.

With a record of 28-15, the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the NBA today. The team is only half a game out from being the second seed in the Wes

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey had a highlight-reel moment during Wednesday's game vs. San Antonio, dunking on Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

The Memphis Grizzlies awill face their Western Conference rivals Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, with rookie Zach Edey expected to be in action.

Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies squared off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 20.

The Grizzlies' center donned a mask after suffering a nose injury in Friday's win over the Spurs, but there were few scoring opportunities against Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves' defense. Edey played 19 minutes, but he attempted just two shots during the game at FedExForum.

Edey took an elbow to the face, resulting in him bleeding profusely. The Grizzlies were quick to rule him out for the contest, though Memphis held a big lead at the time and may just have opted to shut him down for precautionary reasons. Edey totaled four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and one assist in seven minutes prior to being ruled out.

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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. 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.

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