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Jazz Hit High Notes in Fourth Quarter to Overcome Wolves at Delta Center

First Quarter


The Utah Jazz, with a record of 15-29, faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who held a 27-17 record. The game took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. In the opening quarter, the Wolves came out strong with a 34-point performance. The Jazz managed to keep pace with 29 points of their own, led by Keyonte George's dynamic playmaking.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Jazz added another 30 points to their tally while maintaining pressure on defense. Isaiah Collier contributed significantly during this period with his sharp shooting and tenacious defense.


Third Quarter


As the third quarter unfolded, Minnesota surged ahead again by scoring 38 points compared to Utah's 25. Despite this setback for Utah, Jusuf Nurkić stood out by dominating under the basket and securing crucial rebounds that kept his team within striking distance.


Fourth Quarter


The fourth quarter was where everything changed for Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves turning point occurred here as they exploded for an impressive 43 points while holding Minnesota to just 26. This remarkable comeback was fueled by Ace Bailey's relentless drive and Kyle Filipowski’s defensive prowess which helped seal their victory.


The final score read: Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves final score was an exciting contest ending at 127-122 in favor of the home team - Jazz fans were thrilled!


Looking ahead after what went wrong for Utah Jazz earlier in this game but turned around beautifully; post-game thoughts from players emphasized resilience and teamwork as key factors behind their success today.


Next up is another home game scheduled against San Antonio Spurs on January 22nd at Delta Center starting from around nine PM Eastern Time available live via KJZZ TV or online through platforms like 'Jazz+'. Be sure not miss it! Share your thoughts about today's match-up below!

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