MINNEAPOLIS — In an impressive performance on Sunday, Anthony Edwards propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to their eighth consecutive victory, scoring 41 points to secure a 128-102 win over the Utah Jazz.
Jaden McDaniels contributed significantly with a double-double by halftime, wrapping up the game with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo also made an impact, adding 11 points and seven assists, aiding the Timberwolves as they vie for sixth place in the Western Conference against Golden State.
Leading the scoring charge for Utah was Collin Sexton, who netted 22 points. Walker Kessler had an influential presence on the court with 15 points and 19 rebounds. Additionally, Laurie Markkanen scored 16 points, though the Jazz continue to struggle with a losing streak of nine games.
Edwards’ consistency shone through as he connected on 16 of 27 shots and hit five 3-pointers, marking his seventh game of the season scoring over 40 points.
Takeaways
Jazz: The absence of top scorers Keyonte George and John Collins due to injuries saw the Jazz committing 22 turnovers, which hindered their offensive stability.
Timberwolves: The last time Minnesota faced a defeat was against Utah on February 28, missing key players Edwards (suspension), Rudy Gobert (lower back), and Julius Randle (groin strain) at the time.
Key Moment
Edwards was on fire early, scoring 19 points within the first eight minutes, culminating in a standout dunk over the 7-foot Kessler, propelling Minnesota to a 28-12 lead.
Key Stat
Anthony Edwards achieved a milestone by surpassing Andrew Wiggins with 8,731 career points, claiming third place on the Timberwolves’ all-time scoring list. Only Kevin Garnett (19,201) and Karl-Anthony Towns (13,121) remain ahead of him.
Up Next
Both teams continue their schedules on Monday, with the Timberwolves hosting the Indiana Pacers and the Jazz taking on the Bulls in Chicago.
