MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Al Jefferson rallied the Timberwolves to their season-high fourth straight victory by scoring 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to give Minnesota a 109-102 win Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jefferson was quiet all night against steadily improving big man Marc Gasol, until the Grizzlies stretched their lead to seven points with 8 minutes left. Jefferson found his touch, scoring 12 straight and giving the Timberwolves the final push they needed to avoid their first season sweep by the Grizzlies franchise.

Jefferson went 8 for 8 from the field in the fourth from all over the floor.

In 15 seasons playing Vancouver and Memphis, Minnesota has always won at least one game against them. The Wolves lost their first three against the Grizzlies this season.
   
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