
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 27 | 30 | 44 | 37 | 138 |
UTAH | 31 | 22 | 22 | 38 | 113 |

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves' 138-113 victory over the Jazz
Anthony Edwards drops 36 as Wolves pummel Jazz
Anthony Edwards leads the way with 36 points as the Timberwolves defeat Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY -- — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights.
Added to the All-Star Game as a reserve Thursday, Edwards had 11 assists and keyed a decisive 44-22 third quarter for the Timberwolves. Minnesota was coming off a 121-113 victory at Phoenix on Wednesday.
After the Jazz made a modest run in the fourth quarter, Edwards made three 3-pointers in a 1:25 span to give Minnesota a 125-97 lead with 4:34 left.
Keyonte George, who was moved out of Utah's the starting lineup four games ago, scored 23 points on 7-for-7 shooting. Collin Sexton had 19 points, while John Collins and Jordan Clarkson both had 16 in Utah's eighth consecutive loss.
Minnesota rookie Rob Dillingham had a career-high 19 points. Rudy Gobert and Luka Garza each added 16 points.
Timberwolves: Even without point guard Mike Conley (thumb sprain), the Timberwolves ran their offense without a hitch, consistently staying one pass ahead of Utah's defensive scrambles. Minnesota had 38 assists, matching its season high of 38 assists set three games ago at Denver.
Jazz: The game marked the first time all of Utah's veteran leaders (Lauri Markkanen, Collins, Sexton and Clarkson) have been available since the Jazz won at Miami 136-100 on Jan. 4. Markkanen’s 3-pointer gave Utah an early 25-10 lead but the Jazz sputtered the rest of the game.
Coming back from illness, Naz Reid made four straight 3s as Minnesota outscored the Jazz 32-11 during a nine-minute span bridging the first and second quarters. The Timberwolves never trailed after that.
The Timberwolves shot a season high 61.3% from the field, easily besting their previous mark of 56.6% in a loss to Memphis on Jan. 11.
The Timberwolves return home to play Washington on Saturday night. Utah hosts Orlando on Saturday.
------
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba
Regular Season Series
MIN leads 1-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Foster
- Karl Lane
- Brett Nansel
2024-25 Northwest Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City | 46 | 11 | .807 | - | L1 |
Denver | 38 | 20 | .655 | 8.5 | W1 |
Minnesota | 32 | 27 | .542 | 15 | W1 |
Portland | 25 | 33 | .431 | 21.5 | W2 |
Utah | 14 | 43 | .246 | 32 | L1 |