The Minnesota Timberwolves made a loud playoff statement with a dominant 119-102 win over the Utah Jazz at Target Center. With both teams locked in the Western Conference race, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns rose to the occasion, combining for 56 points.
The Wolves led wire-to-wire, opening with a 12-2 run and never trailing. Utah struggled to find rhythm offensively, and Walker Kessler was in foul trouble early, limiting their rim protection.
Key Performers
Minnesota Timberwolves:
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Anthony Edwards: 31 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
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Karl-Anthony Towns: 25 points, 9 rebounds
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Mike Conley: 14 points, 8 assists
Utah Jazz:
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Lauri Markkanen: 22 points, 6 rebounds
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Jordan Clarkson: 19 points
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Keyonte George: 12 points, 4 assists
Statistical Highlights
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Field Goal %: Timberwolves 51.7% | Jazz 44.1%
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Three-Point %: Timberwolves 13/30 (43.3%) | Jazz 9/29 (31.0%)
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Rebounds: Timberwolves 46 | Jazz 39
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Turnovers: Timberwolves 9 | Jazz 13
Takeaways
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Anthony Edwards continues to shine as a franchise centerpiece, attacking efficiently from all levels.
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Minnesota’s frontcourt overwhelmed Utah, especially in second-chance points.
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Jazz remain inconsistent on defense, a concern as the play-in approaches.
Playoff Impact
Minnesota strengthens its hold on a top-six seed in the West, while Utah risks slipping into the lower end of the Play-In bracket with only a few games left.
