The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to eight games on Sunday night with a commanding 128-102 victory over the struggling Utah Jazz. Anthony Edwards led the charge, dropping an electrifying 41 points while shooting 16-of-27 from the field, including five three-pointers.
Jaden McDaniels also played a key role, notching a double-double by halftime and finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 11 points and seven assists, helping Minnesota stay in a tight battle with the Golden State Warriors for sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
On the other side, Collin Sexton paced the Jazz with 22 points, while Walker Kessler delivered a dominant performance on the boards, grabbing 19 rebounds to go with his 15 points. Lauri Markkanen added 16 points, but Utah struggled to find offensive rhythm, committing 22 turnovers as they dropped their ninth straight game.
Edwards Climbs Timberwolves’ Scoring List
With his 41-point explosion, Edwards moved into third place on Minnesota’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Andrew Wiggins. The 22-year-old now sits at 8,731 career points, trailing only franchise legends Kevin Garnett (19,201) and Karl-Anthony Towns (13,121).
Jazz Short-Handed, Timberwolves Stay Hot
Utah was without two of its top scorers—rookie guard Keyonte George (foot) and forward John Collins (ankle)—and struggled to generate consistent offense. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves avenged their last loss, which came in Utah on February 28, when they were missing Edwards (suspension), Rudy Gobert (lower back), and Julius Randle (groin strain).
What’s Next?
Both teams will be back in action on Monday. The Timberwolves will look to keep rolling as they host the Indiana Pacers, while the Jazz head to Chicago to face the Bulls, hoping to snap their losing skid.
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