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Timberwolves Crush Jazz 137-97 Behind Edwards' 37 Points
8 Nov
Summary
- Anthony Edwards scores 37 points
- Julius Randle records a near triple-double
- Timberwolves shoot a season-high 56.8% from the field
On November 4th, the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup game, winning by a score of 137-97. The Timberwolves were led by a stellar performance from Anthony Edwards, who scored 37 points and shot 7-for-12 from 3-point range.
Julius Randle also had a standout game, recording a near triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who shot a blistering 56.8% from the field as a team.
The game was never close, as the Timberwolves raced out to a 43-15 lead after the first quarter and held a commanding 79-45 advantage at halftime. The Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 37.2% from the field and allowing a season-high point total.
Keyonte George led the Jazz with 18 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 12. Utah's second-year point guard Isaiah Collier made his season debut after missing the team's first eight games with a hamstring injury.
The win was the Timberwolves' first in the NBA Cup competition, while the Jazz fell to 0-2 in the tournament. Minnesota will look to build on this dominant performance when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, while the Jazz will have a chance to avenge this loss when they host the Timberwolves again on Monday.
