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Jazz Seek End to Slide vs. Hot Timberwolves
21 Jan
Summary
- Jazz are on a four-game losing streak.
- Timberwolves' offense scores fewer points than Jazz defense allows.
- Several key players are sidelined or day-to-day.

The Utah Jazz are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 20, 2026, at Delta Center, hoping to snap a four-game losing skid. The Jazz's current form stands in contrast to the Timberwolves, who have a more favorable record.
Injury concerns loom for both squads. The Timberwolves have Naz Reid listed as questionable and Terrence Shannon out with a foot injury. For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Georges Niang, and Brice Sensabaugh are all day-to-day with various ailments, while Walker Kessler is out for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.
Statistically, the Timberwolves' offense, averaging 120 points per game, is outscored by the Jazz's defense, which allows 127.5 points per contest. However, the Jazz's own offensive output of 119.1 points is only slightly higher than the 114.7 points the Timberwolves concede.




