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Minnesota Timberwolves Turn 39 Assists into a Wave at Target Center as the Utah Jazz Chase

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 43-27 and the Utah Jazz fell to 20-49 as the Wolves posted a 147-111 result at Target Center.


MINNEAPOLIS, MN -  APRIL 2: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 2, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

First quarter


The Minnesota Timberwolves opened with 43 points in the first quarter while the Jazz scored 31 in the same stretch.


The Wolves shot 54 percent from the field in the game and built early separation behind 39 assists.


Julius Randle powered the Pack’s tempo after his previous-game line of 21 points and 8 assists.


Second quarter


The Wolves added 29 points in the second quarter while the Jazz put up 27 to keep contact into halftime.


Minnesota’s bench contributed 56 points, a swing that helped push the biggest lead to 38.


Utah kept generating extra possessions with 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 56 total rebounds.


Third quarter


The Wolves scored 38 points in the third quarter while the Jazz scored 26 as Minnesota stretched the margin with 18 made three-pointers.


The Jazz created 26 assists and 10 steals, but Utah also committed 24 turnovers that fed Minnesota’s 33 points off turnovers.


Rudy Gobert’s previous-game 21 points and 12 rebounds fit the Wolves’ interior pressure that produced 60 points in the paint.


Fourth quarter


Minnesota closed with 37 points in the fourth quarter and held Utah to 27 while posting 15 steals.


The Jazz reached 19 fast-break points on 58 percent fast-break finishing, while the Wolves countered with 33 fast-break points on 63 percent.


This Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz match summary also tracks game-changing plays Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz through a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz tactical recap that matched the Wolves’ 2.29 assist-to-turnover ratio against Utah’s 1.13.


Donte DiVincenzo’s previous-game 9 points and 7 assists aligned with the ball movement that produced an effective field goal rate of 64 percent, and the post-game thoughts Minnesota Timberwolves reflected a night with 25 made free throws at 83 percent.


The Wolves are scheduled to host the Portland Trail Blazers at 8:00 PM EDT on 3/20/2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, and the broadcast will be available on KUNP and FDSN.


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