The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena
The Minnesota Timberwolves are spending $11,513,597 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $9,622,525 per win
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday December 9, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: ATTSN-RM
Away TV: Bally Sports North
Home Radio: KZNS / KSL / S: KTUB
Away Radio: 830 WCCO
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

@Timberwolves
Reppin’ our City tonight. 🏙️ pic.twitter.com/zKsxZpM0M1 – 3:48 PM




@DaneMooreNBA
Jordan McLaughlin is out tonight against Portland, the team says — after re-aggravating his left calf strain on Friday night in Utah. – 3:36 PM

@BasketNews_com
Rudy Gobert left Utah with some boos, as he scored against his former team in the last second 😬
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/SLtY1yaTZN – 3:32 PM

@Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Portland:
OUT
Jordan McLaughlin – Left Calf Strain
Josh Minott – G League Assignment
Taurean Prince – Right Shoulder Subluxation
Karl-Anthony Towns – Right Calf Strain – 3:21 PM

@andyblarsen
Mike Conley, Lauri Markkanen, and Simone Fontecchio didn’t make the Jazz’s road trip last night due to injury or illness, they are out for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 3:01 PM

@millerjryan
Another long injury report for the Jazz:
Lauri Markkanen, Simone Fontecchio, and Mike Conley all didn’t make the trip to Denver.
Jordan Clarkson (right hip contusion) is also out along with Collin Sexton (right hamstring strain) – 2:58 PM

@BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz likely facing a tough one tonight as they are extremely short handed on the road against the @Denver Nuggets.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/iciPXV31SG – 2:57 PM


@NBASarah
Jazz will indeed be shorthanded tonight.
NOT WITH TEAM – Mike Conley (Left popliteus – injury maintenance), Lauri Markkanen (illness), Simone Fontecchio (left ankle sprain).
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (right hip contusion)
OUT – Collin Sexton (right hamstring strain) – 2:57 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The following are out tonight for the Utah Jazz:
Mike Conley
Jordan Clarkson
Lauri Markkanen
Collin Sexton
Simone Fontecchio – 2:57 PM

@tribjazz
Jazz will be even more short-handed in Denver tonight as Jordan Clarkson is also OUT pic.twitter.com/fq3hzTOWMZ – 2:56 PM


@Twolves_PR
In last night’s 118-108 win against the Jazz, @Anthony Edwards swiped a game-high 3 steals, bringing his 4-game total to 20 steals. Edwards has had at least 2 steals in 5 straight games, the longest active streak in the NBA and tied for the longest of his career (11/1-10/21). pic.twitter.com/jwgYxcokOp – 2:25 PM


@tribjazz
Rudy Gobert, who spent nine years with the Utah Jazz organization, made his first appearance in Vivint Arena as an opposing player on Friday night. The game began with love and ended with some drama. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 2:16 PM

@utahjazz
🎶on the road again🎶
⏰ 7:00 PM MT
📺 @attsportsnetrm
📻 @kslsportszone
📓 https://t.co/va9G959oJd
🎧 https://t.co/WhPtOGs5Oe
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/mSv8iZ7b44 – 2:07 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid is shooting 43% on pick and pop 3s this season and 69% on pick and roll 2s, according to Synergy pic.twitter.com/83xsvdxolW – 1:56 PM

@ArashMarkazi
A sneak peak at the Heisman Trophy Ceremony venue site – Jazz at Lincoln Center. pic.twitter.com/OwEhlk46dO – 1:40 PM

@NBABlackburn
Most important things to know for Nuggets-Jazz tonight:
– Incredibly similar teams with elite offense and bad defense
– MPJ out
– Markkanen missed yesterday’s game with illness, might not play
– Jazz on B2B, but that hasn’t helped Nuggets this year
– Important game for Denver – 1:40 PM

@kylegoon
Congrats to new Stanford coach Troy Taylor, one of the more upbeat and quirky guys I got to cover in my time at Utah: archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id… – 1:39 PM

@cmillsnbcs
Wizards 3-1 on 2nd night of back to backs this season, including winning the last three in a row.
Nov. 7th @ Charlotte +8
Nov. 13th vs. Memphis +10
Nov. 28th vs.Minnesota +15
#Wizards #DCFamily #DCAboveAll – 1:37 PM

@TheWarriorsWire
The Warriors’ late collapse against the Jazz on Wednesday overshadowed an impressive performance from Jonathan Kuminga. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/08/hig… – 1:00 PM

@trailblazers
Pride night in PDX! 🌈💛
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Minnesota Timberwolves
🏟️ @ModaCenter
⌚️ 7:00PM PT
📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620
🎙️ https://t.co/zzp3xvEg1R pic.twitter.com/CZmizvZHKp – 12:46 PM





@Tjonesonthenba
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will miss tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets, League Sources tell The Athletic. This is a planned rest game for Conley, who is getting back in the swing of things following the knee injury that forced him to miss multiple weeks – 12:28 PM

@Timberwolves
we goin’ back to back.
Wolves at Blazers
9pm CT, Moda Center
📺 » @BallySportsNOR EXTRA
📻 » @wccoradio
📲 » https://t.co/gPhx0nfm0i
Preview » https://t.co/omcHeY0Nfh pic.twitter.com/97Q0d6PLF2 – 12:18 PM

@Timberwolves
a career-high 12 assists last night. 🫡
that’s tied for the most by a forward or center in Wolves history. pic.twitter.com/nQDMQblDgV – 11:36 AM


@DaneMooreNBA
Finch calls out “15” here, which means he wants to switch 1 through 5 because he knows a stack PnR is coming.
Reid/Rivers/Edwards execute this by deciding Ant takes whoever comes out of the corner cluster because that guy is gonna screen, and they want Ant switching onto Conley. pic.twitter.com/QKoLw7BUvN – 11:33 AM

@NBA_Math
Western Conference All-Stars, per RPR MVP Predictor:
STARTERS
Stephen Curry
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Luka Doncic
Anthony Davis
Nikola Jokic
BENCH
Devin Booker
Ja Morant
Zion Williamson
Domantas Sabonis
Lauri Markkanen
De’Aaron Fox
Deandre Ayton
ALTERNATE
Anfernee Simons pic.twitter.com/l4l0LbeHV0 – 11:20 AM





@OrlandoMagic
cole anthony off the bench last night:
18 PTS
5 AST
70% FG
3-5 3P
23 MIN
cole world pic.twitter.com/QyiYJjIH2l – 11:05 AM

@Timberwolves
fourth player in the NBA since 1996-97 to make at least six threes without a miss in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/FwDdcHXBnG – 10:59 AM


@JonKrawczynski
Fourth quarter D-Lo is a real thing.
“I feel like money.”
Russell and Gobert deliver a big win in Utah. theathletic.com/3987078/2022/1… – 10:28 AM

@Timberwolves
first Wolves player ever with 15 PTS / 5 REB / 10 AST on 80% FG.
(via @StatMuse) pic.twitter.com/lh3DuyVVd7 – 10:02 AM

@Timberwolves
a walking double-double. 27 did his thing.
Rudy – 22 PTS / 13 REB. pic.twitter.com/y0ol8B0VTs – 9:21 AM


@TheWarriorsWire
After playing with the Warriors in Wednesday’s contest against the Jazz, the former No. 2 overall pick will return back to G League Santa Cruz. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/08/war… – 7:00 AM

@NBASarah
Analysis: Rudy Gobert’s final shot added salt to the wound after the Timberwolves beat the Jazz https://t.co/918VXhSJDg pic.twitter.com/CvUNnH3Y2I – 2:32 AM


@millerjryan
Did Rudy Gobert break an unwritten rule of basketball in win over Jazz? ksl.com/article/505364… – 1:44 AM

@NBASarah
For whatever this is worth: I asked Mike Conley tonight if he was going to play tomorrow and he was a little caught off guard by the question. He smiled and paused and said “I don’t know, we’ll figure it out.” – 1:10 AM

@Twolves_PR
Kyle Anderson dished out a career-high 12 assists in tonight’s win at Utah, tied for the most by a forward or center in @Minnesota Timberwolves history:
12 — Anderson, 12/9/22 at UTA
12 — Garnett, 4/6/03 at POR
12 — Garnett, 3/9/03 at PHX
11 — Towns, 2/23/21 at MIL
https://t.co/nDoCguTcRm pic.twitter.com/p0bmKoDgU2 – 1:10 AM


@tribjazz
Rudy Gobert still has enough love for Utah that he’s not planning to sell his house here: “I’ve built so much amazing relationships here over the years. … I hope to be able to come back when I can. … I would rent it if I know someone that I like and that I trust!” pic.twitter.com/B9AbMahyTF – 1:00 AM


@WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– SPECIAL GUEST: @DevInTheLab
– NEW SEGMENT: Wheel of Mystery
– Zion’s fatality dunk
– Embiid saves Doc. Again.
– Gobert
– Knicks up to something.
– Luka God
– Kings DPOG Chain
Wildest night of season.
⬇️
📺 https://t.co/Kl0TSri7Li pic.twitter.com/wzqhyWlzMj – 12:49 AM


@Timberwolves
30 points for the game. 20 in the fourth alone with 6 triples.
DLo was COOKIN’. 🍽 pic.twitter.com/ydV96uVLwo – 12:33 AM

@Timberwolves
did what we needed to do.
DLo – 30 PTS / 3 REB / 2 AST / 1 BLK
Rudy – 22 PTS / 13 REB / 1 AST
Kyle – 15 PTS / 7 REB / 12 AST
Ant – 14 PTS / 6 REB / 2 AST / 3 STL
Naz – 12 PTS / 4 REB
Jaden – 11 PTS / 3 REB pic.twitter.com/aheCwKXnBU – 12:16 AM

@utahjazz
What’s better than this?! The rookie got to meet the director of his favorite movie after tonight’s game 🌽🦅
#TakeNote | @Ochai Agbaji pic.twitter.com/ILyv198kOA – 12:06 AM




@Timberwolves
the perfect way to end the night. 💙 pic.twitter.com/8ROO09WMlh – 12:05 AM

@tribjazz
Rudy Gobert, reflecting on his return to SLC: “It was hard for me to really go through all the emotions because I was so focused on the game. But hearing all the love, the fans … it was a little emotional. … The fans booing me a little at the free-throw line, I respect.” pic.twitter.com/Q1dd96ca3b – 12:05 AM

@andyblarsen
Malik Beasley on confronting Rudy Gobert after the game after he scored to turn an 8-point lead to 10: “Just disrespectful. It’s one of the unwritten rules of basketball. I told him that.” – 12:00 AM

@tribjazz
Rudy Gobert, on the late dunk and subsequent scrum: “I’ve been taught to play basketball to the last second. For me, there was never any intent to disrespect anybody. These guys who stepped in front of me, they weren’t going to do anything anyway. … It kind of ruined my moment.” pic.twitter.com/WlOzLFjdcr – 11:59 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell — who led the Wolves with 30 tonight, going 6 for 6 from 3 in the 4th — after tonight’s game, when asked about what went into pulling himself out of his early-season slump: pic.twitter.com/iqtX3BTAkn – 11:58 PM


@BensHoops
Malik Beasley on what he said to Rudy Gobert after the layup under the rim in the final seconds.
“It was just disrespectful,” Malik Beasley said. “Unwritten rule of basketball and I told him that.”
#TakeNote | @kslsports
pic.twitter.com/uDHgXPUyfM – 11:55 PM

@utahjazz
Another game, another 20-point performance: JC’s 18th of the season ☮️
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUhealth pic.twitter.com/FsyG3eeROu – 11:55 PM

@millerjryan
Malik Beasley on confrontation with Rudy Gobert: “It was disrespectful. Unwritten rule of basketball.” – 11:55 PM

@JonKrawczynski
Key to DLo’s resurgence:
“I was trying to be too focused on being a point guard instead of a basketball player. Switching it up so my mentality was that there’s a lot of opportunity out there for me to just be me instead of overthink it and try to point guard the team.” – 11:55 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Malik Beasley: it was disrespectful. Unwritten rule of basketball. I told him that – 11:54 PM


@DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on his big night:
“Coach is continuing to harp on trusting each other and trusting the pass, things like that. It can be anyone’s night. It was mine tonight. Just trusting the system.” – 11:48 PM

@NBASarah
3 keys to the Utah Jazz’s 10-point loss in Rudy Gobert’s return https://t.co/fzNxxL7u15 pic.twitter.com/kMLIWVjB4f – 11:46 PM


@tribjazz
Wolves coach Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert’s late dunk, which caused bad feelings with a few Jazz players: “Don’t press us. If you’re gonna press us late, we’re gonna lay it in. I don’t make anything of it.” pic.twitter.com/eRS6dMQwhq – 11:37 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Will Hardy on Rudy Gobert’s last second layup that caused words between he and Malik Beasley: it was a nice layup……
Now he has 22 points – 11:36 PM

@utahjazz
Mike back & six guys in double digits 📼
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/R15bIdUkP9 – 11:36 PM

@millerjryan
Will Hardy on Gobert’s final layup: “It was a nice layup. He now has 22 points. … That’s the extent of my thoughts.” – 11:35 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Will Hardy on Rudy Gay’s last second basket that caused the dust up between he and Malik Beasley: it was a nice layup……
Now he has 22 points – 11:34 PM

@Timberwolves
“I feel like money.” – @D’Angelo Russell
(via @WolvesRadio) pic.twitter.com/dFHhF1ARYJ – 11:33 PM


@Timberwolves
BIG TIME WIN. LET’S GOO!! pic.twitter.com/bLT271FKhR – 11:27 PM


@DWolfsonKSTP
While speaking to the Twin Cities Dunkers Thurs., #Timberwolves coach Chris Finch referenced Boston from last year. 12-11 turned into 51 wins. TBD if this recent run of improved play can propel this group. Fun game tonight. Finch also referenced 3 losses that should’ve been wins. – 11:24 PM


@JonKrawczynski
Tremendous win for the Wolves in Utah. A great first half, and a big-time answer when Utah rallied in the second half.
Russell: 20 of his 30 in the 4th
Gobert: 22 and 13
Anderson: 15p, 12a (!!!!), 7r – 11:21 PM

@andyblarsen
Minnesota wins 118-108.
D’Lo had 30, Gobert 22/13. For the Jazz, Beasley had 23, Clarkson 21.
Bad night for the Jazz’s standings and Minnesota draft pick, good night for the Jazz’s draft pick. – 11:21 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to the Wolves 118-108…Gobert with 22 and 13 in his return. Utah falls to 15-13 on the season, with a back to back tomorrow night in Denver – 11:20 PM

@NBASarah
Malik Beasley and Rudy Gobert get into each other’s faces after the final buzzer (presumably because Gobert scored an unguarded basket at the end after the game was already over) and then Jarred Vanderbilt pushed Gobert away. All broken up. Hmmmm. – 11:20 PM

@BensHoops
Will Hardy did not like Rudy Gobert laying in the ball up 8 in the final seconds with the game already in hand. – 11:20 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Sooooo, similar to what we just saw in New Orleans, Malik Beasley just had words for Rudy Gobert for scoring that uncontested basket with 2.4 seconds remaining. – 11:19 PM

@JonKrawczynski
Malik Beasley with words for Gobert for that bucket. Not mentioning the shimmy, I guess – 11:19 PM

@andyblarsen
Ooooh, spice at the end of this game: Malik Beasley goes nose to chin with Rudy Gobert because Gobert scored a basket late with Minnesota already up 8. – 11:19 PM

@Timberwolves
WOLVES WIN!!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!!
#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/iOw9udkN5k – 11:19 PM

@tribjazz
FINAL: Wolves 118, Jazz 108. Gobert 22p/13r in his return — getting boos at the end for a late dunk, causing a fracas at midcourt with Vando and Beasley. – 11:19 PM

@statmuse
Slo Mo tonight:
15 PTS
7 REB
12 AST
4-5 FG
First Timberwolves player ever with 15/5/10 on 80 FG%. pic.twitter.com/LXmW3Qc5PN – 11:19 PM


@Timberwolves
20 POINTS IN THE FOURTH.
6 TRIPLES IN THE FOURTH.
ICE IN HIS VEINS. 🧊 pic.twitter.com/aIuET8fay5 – 11:18 PM

@Timberwolves
THIS MAN CANNOT BE STOPPED.
HE IS ICE COLD. pic.twitter.com/KUpJR7n5GI – 11:17 PM

@JonKrawczynski
D’Angelo Russell in the 4th quarter:
20 pts, 7-7 FG, 6-6 3s. – 11:16 PM

@DLocke09
D’Angelo Russell shots 31% on off the bounce 3 point shots going into the game – 11:15 PM

@andyblarsen
Anthony Edwards/D’Angelo Russell (20 points in the 4th) takeover late here… Jazz down 8, 38 seconds left, fans streaming out.
Mike Conley matches a season-high in his return with 17 points. – 11:15 PM

@tribjazz
Wolves up 114-106 with 38.1 seconds to go, and Jazz fans stream for the exits AS THOUGH WEDNESDAY NEVER HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!! – 11:14 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards to the rim for two and the Wolves lead the Jazz 114-106 with 38 seconds remaining. That should just about do it – 11:14 PM






@tribjazz
It was looking mildly dire for the Jazz a moment ago (as much as anything can after erasing a 4-point deficit in a 10-second span 2 nights ago), but an Olynyk 3, a Russell turnover, and a Conley 3 have Utah back in. Minny leads 106-104 with 3:!4 remaining. – 11:11 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Wolves had the lead to 106-98, but then the Jazz get threes from Kelly Olynyk and Mike Conley. It’s now a 106-104 game. 3:14 remaining – 11:11 PM

@andyblarsen
The Jazz will not die.
Down 8, they make two big threes to cut the lead to 2 again. 3:14 left, Finch calls a use-it-or-lose-it timeout. – 11:10 PM

@millerjryan
Back-to-back 3s from Olynyk and Conley, and the Jazz are back within 2. Wolves 106, Jazz 104 with 3:14 left. – 11:10 PM


@BensHoops
A @Utah Jazz fan was quick on the draw to make this sweatshirt.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/Nl3yHwIdBk – 11:08 PM


@DaneMooreNBA
All that’s missing is Anthony Edwards. He hasn’t made a 2-point shot in this one. Gonna need him down the stretch. – 11:06 PM


@Tjonesonthenba
Malik Beasley for three….the Jazz trail the Wolves 99-96 with 5:23 remaining – 11:05 PM


@DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell in the 4th quarter over the last 12 games…
From 3: 50%
From 2: 66.7% – 11:03 PM

@Timberwolves
THIS MAN IS COLD BLOODED.
WOW 🧊 pic.twitter.com/LODqBJNLMM – 11:03 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Kelly Olynyk definitely got hit on the arm on the other end, but because he complains after every call, nobody believes him – 11:03 PM


@Twolves_PR
D’Angelo Russell is up to 22 points on 9-13 shooting and a season-high-tying 4-7 from deep, including 12 points here in the fourth quarter. Tonight is Russell’s third straight 20+ point game and 9th of the season. – 11:01 PM



@tribjazz
Every time the Jazz seem on the verge of getting the momentum, D’Angelo Russell seems to pick apart their zone defense. Wolves lead 98-93 with 7:03 to go. – 11:00 PM



@Timberwolves
well it is the 4th quarter 🥶 pic.twitter.com/9KIfOrhQrz – 10:56 PM





@YahooSportsNBA
Jazz fans show their love to Rudy Gobert in his return to Utah 💙👏
pic.twitter.com/57RThuhtAW – 10:54 PM

@BensHoops
Ochai Agbaji is really putting in a lot of thankless work on glass.
Has his hands full trying to fend Gobert off, and had a few nice tip outs in the third quarter. – 10:52 PM

@JonKrawczynski
The Naz-Rudy combo didn’t work very well to close that third. Finch goes away from it to start 4th. Ant and DLo back – 10:52 PM



@Twolves_PR
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 82-79.
Gobert notched his 9th double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Anderson is up to 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. – 10:50 PM

@tribjazz
End 3Q: Wolves 82, Jazz 79. Utah had it momentarily tied, but still — their ultimate 33-21 advantage in the quarter did some heavy lifting. Beasley has 18p and JC has 17 for the Jazz. Gobert 14/11 for Minnesota. – 10:50 PM

@andyblarsen
Minnesota up 82-79 after 3Q.
Jazz came back through the free-throw line in the penalty, and a big Conley three. Malik Beasley leads the Jazz with 18 points. – 10:49 PM





@JonKrawczynski
Wendell Moore initiating offense. Finch goes to a Naz-Rudy frontcourt. Wolves on their heels right now – 10:45 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are 3 of their last 23 from 3, and trail the Wolves 79-73……they have shaved 9 off a 15 point halftime deficit – 10:42 PM


@Timberwolves
don’t leave Naz Reid open.
here’s why: pic.twitter.com/hVhdHo2BUx – 10:37 PM

@tribjazz
It’s been fits and starts, but the Jazz have cut their deficit down to 72-63. Olynyk will be shooting FTs after the timeout. 5:38 left 3Q. – 10:35 PM

@andyblarsen
Jazz down 9, mid 3Q.
It hasn’t been super pretty, this game. A lot of questionable shot selection from both teams in my opinion. Anthony Edwards really struggling, just 1-10. – 10:35 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz have a 15 point halftime deficit down to 9 with free throws to come after the timeout – 10:34 PM

@utahjazz
yup, he’s ✨ magic ✨
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/oDo4p6zGkm – 10:30 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
Would be pretty cool if Rudy Gobert made the first 3 of his career tonight, in Utah – 10:28 PM

@utahjazz
we will make ______ three-pointers in the second half 🔮
#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/zMgbH7JoA6 – 10:25 PM

@tribjazz
From Wolves PR: Jordan McLaughlin (Left Calf Tightness) is OUT for the remainder of the game. – 10:24 PM

@Twolves_PR
Jordan McLaughlin (Left Calf Tightness) is OUT for the remainder of the game. – 10:24 PM

@Timberwolves
up 15. we’ll be right back. pic.twitter.com/u5VRHAFyYM – 10:13 PM


@utahjazz
🔔 The auction closes tonight! 🔔
Get those bids in on the signed @tonyfinaugolf x @Go_Aptive Utah Jazz golf bag—all proceeds go to @5ForTheFight_ ⛳️
https://t.co/QnoxVTTXkx pic.twitter.com/QUQFGMMTn7 – 10:12 PM

@Timberwolves
Rudy is getting BUCKETS. 🗣 pic.twitter.com/g2J7Sstgcn – 10:11 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves beat Indiana on Wednesday despite losing the 3-point battle by 33 points. Tonight, they’re again winning (by 15) at halftime, while losing the 3-point battle by 12 points, despite Utah only shooting 29.2% from 3. Weird. – 10:10 PM


@millerjryan
Halftime: Minnesota 61, Jazz 46.
Gobert’s been fantastic with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Conley’s got 9 points and 2 assists in his return. – 10:09 PM

@tribjazz
HALFTIME: Wolves 61, Jazz 46. Not a whole lot of offensive flow for the short-handed Jazz thus far. 38.6% FGs, 29.2% on 3s. Gobert has 14p/7r so far for the Wolves. Beasley has 11p to lead the Jazz. – 10:09 PM

@DLocke09
Jazz shot chart tonight is completely out of whack. Jazz usually take 28% of their shots as non restricted area 2s and tonight it is at 40%. Trail Wolves 61-46 – 10:08 PM

@Timberwolves
if Jaylen holds the follow through… you know it’s MONEY. pic.twitter.com/Q1uq5OGizm – 10:08 PM

@andyblarsen
Minnesota up 61-46 at the half.
Rudy Gobert is shutting down the paint for the Jazz — who still, at halftime, have only taken 2 shots at the rim. As a result, the top-5 Jazz offense is only putting up a 95 ORtg. – 10:08 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz trail the Wolves 61-46 at halftime. Dominant display defensively from Minnesota in the last five min – 10:07 PM



@Tjonesonthenba
Man Rudy is destroying the Jazz on both ends right now. Dominating every single possession – 10:05 PM

@mgiannotto
Maybe, and I’m just spitballing here, part of the reason the Grizzlies traded De’Anthony Melton and let Kyle Anderson walk is that they wanted ti give themselves a chance to resign Dillon Brooks this coming offseason. – 10:02 PM


@JonKrawczynski
The free throws are big for Minnesota because they are almost assuredly going to lose the 3-point battle by a wide margin – 10:02 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
3:38 remaining in the first half. The Jazz trail the Wolves 49-42 – 9:57 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz started five of their first seven from 3 and are now 6 of 20 – 9:55 PM

@Timberwolves
don’t blink or you’ll miss it. pic.twitter.com/VUVr2ZbohM – 9:50 PM


@Timberwolves
you can’t guard GOBZILLA in the paint. pic.twitter.com/p392OIlgEK – 9:46 PM

@BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz welcomed Brittney Griner back to the states during the second quarter against the Timberwolves.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/2jhEgnZ1Qs – 9:45 PM



@andyblarsen
About half boos, half cheers as the Jazz display a “Welcome Home Brittney Griner” message on the Jumbotron – 9:45 PM

@tribjazz
Rudy Gobert gets free for a dunk on one possession, then a minute later, he seals a Jazz defender to clear an open lane for a D’Angelo Russell layup. Timeout, Will Hardy. Wolves lead 35-30 with 8:57 left 2Q. – 9:42 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Jazz call time down 35-30….Utah’s just not playing clean basketball so far. And with everyone they are down tonight, they are just going to have to pay attention to detail a lot more than this – 9:42 PM


@Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 28-24.
Edwards paces Minnesota with 7 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Ant has now swiped at least 1 steal in 11 straight games. – 9:38 PM



@andyblarsen
Wolves up 28-24 after 1Q.
Jazz have had some really rough possessions over the last few minutes… Gay looks a bit lost. – 9:37 PM

@tribjazz
End 1Q: Wolves 28, Jazz 24. Rudy Gobert with 5p/2r thus far in his return game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker with 6p/3a/2r in his start. Beasley with 8p. – 9:36 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
First quarter done in salt lake. The Jazz trail the Timberwolves 28-24 – 9:36 PM


@Timberwolves
sidestep triple is so tuff, A1. pic.twitter.com/aFGHRxI51w – 9:30 PM

@BensHoops
Nice pass from Mike Conley, but better run out from Ochai Agbaji who printed the floor and got the layup off a goal tending.
He’s got to be a high-energy guy right now for the @Utah Jazz to see the floor, that was a good sign. – 9:28 PM

@Timberwolves
a warm welcome back for @Rudy Gobert. 🥹
all love, @Utah Jazz 💙 pic.twitter.com/hadoCfN2Xa – 9:27 PM

@OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner tonight:
34 PTS
5 REB
12-15 FG
8-8 FT
32 MIN
W
he is him pic.twitter.com/donzoKshn5 – 9:25 PM






@BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz pay tribute to Rudy Gobert during by the first quarter of their matchup with the @Minnesota Timberwolves.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/5v5TuqBGvq – 9:24 PM


@NBASarah
The Rudy Gobert tribute video. Gobert trying to stay focused in the timeout. pic.twitter.com/0pvsT2inOV – 9:22 PM



@tribjazz
Jazz are 6-9 FGs, 5-8 from 3 to lead 17-15. However, Walker Kessler picked up his 2nd foul. 6:01 remaining 1Q. – 9:21 PM

@millerjryan
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s first start is going pretty well thus far. He’s got 6 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds in six minutes.
Jazz up 17-15 – 9:21 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Standing ovation for Rudy Gobert in the timeout after a tribute video – 9:20 PM


@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are up because they are shooting the cover off the ball….17-15 at the first timeout…Walker Kessler has two fouls….6:01 remaining in the first quarter – 9:19 PM


@Timberwolves
this arena is used to seeing this. 😳 pic.twitter.com/yywgBFrVi8 – 9:18 PM

@tribjazz
Malik Beasley just took the Jazz’s first non-3-point attempt on their 8th FGA of the game. – 9:18 PM

@MikeSGallagher
Like a total sicko, I touted Rudy Gobert first basket today on the injury show.
Undefeated as first-basket tout. pic.twitter.com/HEjo90TecN – 9:17 PM




@BensHoops
Loud ovation for Rudy Gobert from @Utah Jazz fans in his return to Vivint Arena.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/o0CeQRyccj – 9:07 PM

@NBASarah
Rudy Gobert announced in Wolves starting lineup pic.twitter.com/gdg8azZ6b8 – 9:07 PM

@tribjazz
Huge ovation from the SLC crowd as Rudy Gobert is introduced in the Wolves’ starting lineup pic.twitter.com/5IirGbYpkT – 9:07 PM


@andyblarsen
Essentially universal cheers for Rudy Gobert in his return to Vivint Arena. – 9:06 PM

@utahjazz
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#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/arA67hQ9Wq – 9:03 PM


@Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain), and Taurean Prince (Right Shoulder Subluxation) are OUT at Utah. pic.twitter.com/nwu782YJ3i – 8:39 PM


@OrlandoMagic
franz wagner has 30 PTS in 20 MIN 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Qu9jflW5yU – 8:34 PM


@utahjazz
Hey @Leandro Bolmaro, how many PKs did @Argentina make in today’s match? 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/B3u17c1DuK – 8:31 PM

@RealDCunningham
#Cavs are really struggling with any offense that’s not originated by Darius Garland. He just checked out with just under 5 min left in the 2nd quarter. Cavs are going to need Caris LeVert to step up a bit here. – 8:26 PM

@millerjryan
Rudy Gobert gets a nice cheer as he comes out for pregame work. pic.twitter.com/PNSmDVZ5E2 – 8:24 PM

@andyblarsen
Jazz’s in-house DJ is playing some French rap as Rudy Gobert warms up on the Vivint Arena floor. Rudy shot him a little smile of recognition – 8:19 PM

@utahjazz
stay warm, y’all ❄️
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/AaNfhIXQdw – 8:16 PM



@OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner in the first half:
18 PTS
6-9 FG
5-5 FT
15 MIN
@SASsoftware x @Franz Wagner pic.twitter.com/yVmroOVfRp – 8:11 PM

@ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 69-65 Pacers at the half. Porzingis has 20 pts on 9-9 FG in 17 min and the Wiz are 8-16 3PT, but the Pacers are 10-17 3PT. – 8:03 PM

@ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis was questionable for this game with an ankle injury, yet has started the night with 13 pts in 13 min on 6-6 FG. – 7:54 PM

@OrlandoMagic
franz wagner has 18 PTS in 12 MIN 🪄 pic.twitter.com/YaGDW1n5GM – 7:47 PM


@DaneMooreNBA
Taurean Prince, who will miss his 7th consecutive game with a shoulder subluxation on his shooting arm, is back doing on-court for the Wolves.
Progressing, but still a ways to go. Prince is “at least a week away, maybe a little bit more,” according to Chris Finch. – 7:39 PM


@tribjazz
In what sounds like an old Jazz interview on repeat, Wolves coach Chris Finch said his team’s defensive struggles are due to poor ball containment at the point-of-attack. Said Rudy Gobert is a good insurance policy, but that’s not enough on its own. – 7:34 PM

@CHold
Injury report: Josh Hart (ankle), Justise Winslow (groin) and Drew Eubanks (hip) are probable and Gary Payton II (return to competition conditioning) and Nassir Little (hip) are out for Saturday’s game vs. Timberwolves. – 7:33 PM

@highkin
Blazers are still ruling Gary Payton II out for tomorrow vs. Minnesota.
Story from this week on his situation and why it’s taken so long for him to return from core muscle surgery: rosegardenreport.com/p/making-sense… – 7:31 PM


@ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have started this game 5-for-8 from 3PT with Kyle Kuzma already having made 3 in about 8 min. on the floor. – 7:25 PM


@tribjazz
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will start at PG tonight. Mike Conley will come off the bench and be on a minute later restriction. Will Hardy says the conditioning is not optimal just yet. – 7:17 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Going to be a short handed Utah Jazz team tonight. No Lauri Markkanen. No Collin Sexton. No Simone Fontecchio.
Mike Conley is available. Ochai Agbaji, Leandro Bolmaro and Micah Potter have all been made available – 7:02 PM

@Timberwolves
hoodie SZN is the best SZN. pic.twitter.com/JFHIGbAZhv – 6:59 PM



@tribjazz
Tonight in Jazz vs. Wolves:
Mike Conley is AVAILABLE
Lauri Markkanen is OUT again with illness
Simone Fontecchio is OUT with a left ankle sprain. He originally sprained it 1Q vs. Warriors, felt OK to keep playing, then re-injured it in the final 2 minutes of the game. – 6:58 PM


@millerjryan
Updated injury report. Conley back; Markkanen, Fontecchio out. pic.twitter.com/SwwEyhaFes – 6:42 PM


@WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– Breaking lineup news
– Rudy returns to Utah
– Luka vs. Giannis
– No Fox in Cleveland
– AD enters Joel’s lair
– West Top 2
Huge night. Previewing it all on the NBA’s Closing Bell now through tip.
📺 https://t.co/EeXf29Q6zU pic.twitter.com/ltBA3c3Sv6 – 6:33 PM


@utahjazz
Get yourself ready for tonight’s game by watching 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 dunk 👀
#DunksOfTheWeek | @wasatchford pic.twitter.com/j2dYnm3fCn – 6:11 PM

@millerjryan
3 brothers surprise Rudy Gobert with custom sign in return ‘home’ ksl.com/article/505363… – 6:05 PM

@NBABlackburn
Michael Porter Jr. remains OUT for tomorrow’s matchup against the Jazz.
Jeff Green and Jamal Murray are PROBABLE with knee contusions (Murray said he bumped his injured knee with someone last night, but he seemed fine in general). – 6:04 PM

@msinger
#Nuggets injury report vs. Utah: MPJ is out for a 9th consecutive game with that heel strain. Jeff Green (right knee) and Jamal Murray (left knee) are both probable. – 6:03 PM

@HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr.’s listed as out tomorrow vs. Utah. Jamal Murray (left knee contusion) and Jeff Green (right knee contusion) are probable. – 5:45 PM

@Timberwolves
He likes Gobzilla.
Stifle Tower is cool.
But, Rudy’s challenging YOU to help him find his favorite nickname.
Full @Rudy Gobert Wolves+ episode premieres tonight on @BallySportsNOR before Wolves Live. pic.twitter.com/UWnXJJbzCY – 5:32 PM

@utahjazz
📺 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄 📺
Come on the road with us as @Kelly Olynyk gets his flowers from @ZagMBB 💐
#JazzAllAccess pic.twitter.com/0j67Ozoc8r – 5:13 PM

@NBASarah
Wearing a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey, Rudy Gobert returns to Utah https://t.co/yLudrUvNZ6 pic.twitter.com/hzV90QVob5 – 5:01 PM


@utahjazz
🎧 | “I just trust him to make the right decision… Kelly makes everyone around him better. He has for his entire career.” – @Michael Pina
Click to listen to the latest episode of #RoundballRoundup or download wherever you get your podcasts ⤵️ – 4:43 PM

@ChristopherHine
I won’t be on Timberwolves duty tonight. Officiating my first wedding 😬. I’ll be in Portland tomorrow. .@BloodStrib will be filling in with remote coverage tonight. – 4:37 PM

@Timberwolves
we’ve got a good one tonight. pic.twitter.com/arqEUfZFzl – 4:32 PM


@utahjazz
“It should just be all love when he steps on that floor.”
@Jordan Clarkson and @Mike Conley are looking forward to seeing an old friend tonight 🇫🇷
#ShootaroundInterviews | @zionsbank – 4:09 PM

@TheWarriorsWire
Despite 82 points among Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson, horrendous late-game execution saw a victory slip away in a 1-point defeat at the hands of the Jazz. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/three-ob… – 4:00 PM

@NBASarah
When Gobert was on the Jazz, I was always watching to see his game-day or travel outfits when it was particularly cold or snowy because I was always impressed by him having jackets that fit his arms (7’9 wingspan).
That’s an impressive coat. – 3:59 PM

@MontePooleNBCS
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, both sidelined vs Utah on Wednesday, will be available for Warriors tomorrow vs Celtics, per Steve Kerr. – 3:54 PM

@kendra__andrews
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who both missed the Warriors’ game in Utah, will be available tomorrow against Boston, per Steve Kerr. – 3:53 PM

@E_Woodyard
#Lions CB Jeff Okudah (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Minnesota. – 3:47 PM


@Timberwolves
“I have a lot of amazing relationships here that will last forever.” – @Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/e2gc5eN5CT – 3:33 PM

@NBASarah
Full interview from shootaround with Rudy Gobert this morning: youtube.com/watch?v=dRrUEW… – 3:23 PM


@utahjazz
Friday + gameday = incredible 𝓋𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈 😁
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/UcAngBqeij – 3:05 PM





@tribjazz
Jazz PG Mike Conley, on if he’s expecting to play tonight: “I am, yeah. I was hopeful to play tonight regardless, but with (Collin Sexton) out, obviously, it kinda helps make the decision a little bit easier.” – 2:21 PM

@DaneMooreNBA
– DLo’s shooting spike over last month
– Rudy’s UTA numbers v. MIN numbers
– Why the Wolves are 3rd in halfcourt D but 13th in overall D
– With the 3-pt volume down, where else can the Wolves find value?
– Previewing UTA + POR
Today’s show w/ @KyleTheige
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dlo… – 2:01 PM

@Timberwolves
GAMEDAY.
@BallySportsNOR.
8pm CT. pic.twitter.com/u8SURZwLJ1 – 1:58 PM






@utahjazz
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Proceeds go to our friends at @5ForTheFight_ 💜
BID HERE: https://t.co/xCli3zxDO0 pic.twitter.com/VsWBNNgzmM – 1:34 PM


@MichaelVPina
i went on utah’s roundball roundup podcast to chat more about the jazz: open.spotify.com/episode/0eedon… – 1:29 PM

@Joshua_Newman
Hopping on @ESPN700 at 11:30 to discuss what has been a fruitful week for the University of Utah athletic department. – 1:24 PM

@utahjazz
𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 presented by @UofUHealth 📰
✨ The Jazz host the pesky Wolves in SLC ✨
https://t.co/0spfZq0X9P pic.twitter.com/lqYfzIY4TI – 1:14 PM


@DeuceMason
Keegan Murray is looking more like himself in all aspects of the game.
His last 5 games: 14.8 pts, 49% FG, 41% from 3, 89% FT in 25 min – 1:02 PM

@TheWarriorsWire
After the Warriors’ stunning loss to the Jazz in the final seconds, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions on Wednesday night. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 1:00 PM


@tribjazz
Funny shootaround moment: Rookies Ochai Agbaji and Walker Kessler hanging out at the same hoop, the former rapping along to 50 Cent’s “A Baltimore Love Thing,” the latter semi-awkwardly bopping along to the beat. – 12:49 PM

@tribjazz
Lauri Markkanen and Mike Conley, both officially QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s Jazz game, are on the court at ZBBC getting some post-shootaround work in. pic.twitter.com/VMMG2HBieW – 12:44 PM

@utahjazz
Friday night’s alright (with a Jazz game 😇)
⏰ 7 PM MT
📍 @vivintarena
📺 @ATTSportsNetRM
📻 @KSLSportsZone
🎟 https://t.co/sCEDaloVSt
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/tqopRjoCpM – 12:30 PM

@BillSimmons
Has anyone made a 2-min video yet of all the times Maxx Crosby was tackled or horse-collared during the final Rams drive last night? – 12:28 PM

@Timberwolves
Rudy’s Return.
Wolves at Jazz
8pm CT, Vivint Arena
📺 » @BallySportsNOR
📻 » @wccoradio
📱 » https://t.co/gPhx0nfm0i
Preview » https://t.co/Sm2ODWsdNi pic.twitter.com/MeLos5rpus – 11:14 AM

@Tjonesonthenba
For nine seasons, Rudy Gobert and Utah Jazz fans have enjoyed the tightest of bonds
On Friday night, they get to look each other in the eye again and say “thank you”
Reporting with @Jon Krawczynski on Gobert’s return. The story, is here – theathletic.com/3985156/2022/1… – 10:43 AM

@espn_macmahon
A sidebar to Rudy Gobert’s Utah return tonight: Jazz rookie big Walker Kessler, acquired in the Gobert trade, is emerging as a force. Tied for fifth in NBA in blocks (1.8 bpg) despite averaging only 16.2 minutes. Last 3 games: 12.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.3 bpg, 16-17 FG
Rudy is a fan: pic.twitter.com/i0oHegAmNW – 10:40 AM


@utahjazz
What a week for @Simone Fontecchio 🎉
Happy birthday, Simone! pic.twitter.com/CVV2TKN9zT – 10:30 AM

@Joshua_Newman
NEW: I chimed in on the recruiting week Utah has had, which comes on the heels of securing another trip to the Rose Bowl. sltrib.com/sports/utah-ut… – 9:43 AM

@JonKrawczynski
For 9 seasons, Rudy Gobert and Utah Jazz fans enjoyed the tightest of bonds.
On Friday night, they get to look each other in the eye again and say “thank you.”
Reporting with @Tony Jones on Gobert’s return to Utah. theathletic.com/3985156/2022/1… – 9:27 AM

@Eurohoopsnet
Gobert: Spending nine years in Utah is obviously something that I’ll never forget eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:10 AM