The Minnesota Timberwolves will be going for their second consecutive win when they face the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are coming off a 111-101 win over Detroit in a game they were favored to win by 5.5 points. The Jazz are coming off a 120-100 win over Portland in a game they were favored to win by 1.5 points.
Utah is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Minnesota.
Timberwolves Going for First Road Win
The Timberwolves picked up a win in their season-opener after making quick work of the Pistons. They will be hoping for a similar result when they hit the road to face the Jazz on Saturday.
Minnesota played well offensively against Detroit, finishing with 111 points. They made 43.2 percent of their field goals and 26.8 percent of their three-pointers.
Malik Beasley led the way for the Timberwolves with 23 points and four rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while D'Angelo Russell added 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Timberwolves.
Minnesota also played well defensively, giving up 101 points in the win. They will need to play well defensively if they want to get the win.
Jazz Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Jazz are coming off an impressive win over the Portland Trailblazers in a matchup of two playoff teams from last season. They will be hoping for a similar result when they face the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Utah did a great job on the offensive end, finishing with 120 points against the Blazers. The team made 45.7 percent of their free throws and 38 percent of their three-pointers.
Rudy Gobert led the way for the Jazz with 20 points, 17 rebounds, and two assists. Donovan Mitchell finished with 20 points, three rebounds, and five assists, while Mike Conley added 18 points and three rebounds for the Jazz.
Utah also did a good job defensively, giving up 100 points in the win. They will need a similar
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