The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies but needed head coach Chris Finch to lose it on them first.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is set to play tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies, boosting the team's strength. Edwards, healthy after a minor foot issue, is expected to lead the Timberwolves' offense as they aim to extend their three-game winning streak.

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis plays Minnesota looking to end its four-game home losing streak. The Grizzlies are 14-17 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fourth in the Western Conference with 33.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 7.2.

The Timberwolves are expected to explore a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo as his future with the Bucks grows uncertain.

After the NBA postponed the planned match between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, the rescheduled game opened with a tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was gunned down by federal agents yesterday.

The Wolves are showing their support for Minnesota during a difficult time in the state.

As the Timberwolves ran out onto the Target Center floor for pre-game warmups ahead of Thursday’s win over the Thunder, they all did so sporting black warm-up shirts that read “Stand with Minnesota” in response to this month’s tragic losses of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, who were both shot to death by federal immigration officers.

Following the Timberwolves' loss, Anthony Edwards gave out a message of support for the city of Minneapolis amid the ongoing protests.