Timberwolves Extend Winning Streak Against Utah

Minnesota defeated Utah 115-100 at Target Center on November 8, earning its fourth consecutive victory. Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 26 points, while Ball had 24 points and five assists. Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 15 rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels scored 16.

The Timberwolves improved to 8-3 and have gone 5-2 without Anthony Edwards, who is expected to miss two months after knee surgery on October 29. Bones Hyland contributed 14 points off the bench.

Darryn Peterson led Utah, recording 26 points and six rebounds. Keyonte George put up 19 points, then missed the final period because of a sprain to his right ankle. The Jazz, who were without Lauri Markkanen because of a right wrist injury, have now lost eight straight after splitting their first two games.

Ball sparked a key stretch in the third quarter with a midcourt steal and an uncontested dunk that put Minnesota ahead 70-63. Hyland followed with seven quick points, and the Wolves closed the quarter up 90-72. Utah missed its first nine shots of the fourth and went nearly four minutes without scoring as Minnesota’s lead reached 19.

Minnesota made 27 of 32 free throws, including all eight of Dosunmu’s attempts. The game began the Timberwolves’ eight-game homestand. They host Dallas on November 12, while Utah is set to host Miami on November 10.