Jazz 126, Timberwolves 125: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Jazz 126, Timberwolves 125: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Jazz 126, Timberwolves 125: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

January 16, 2023- by

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The Utah Jazz (23-24) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-23) at Target Center

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Game Time: 4:00 PM EST on Monday January 16, 2023

Utah Jazz 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 125 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The #Cavs got back from Minnesota at roughly 2:30 a.m. on Sunday before playing a 3 p.m. game on Monday afternoon. That led to another double-digit deficit that the Cavs came back from, turning a schedule loss into an important win. thelandondemand.com/news/2023/jan/… – 8:56 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Slowmo’s second career triple-double. 🐺 pic.twitter.com/NVSYLtfgvD – 8:43 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard will play tomorrow vs 76ers.
Would not be surprised if Paul George does not play both ends of back to back with Wednesday night visit to Utah following tomorrow’s TNT game to end the home stand. Will Kawhi?
We’ll know what we need to know within 48 hours. – 8:30 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
“Another game, another chaotic finish for the Jazz.”
#TakeNote – 8:11 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Analysis: Walker Kessler and Ochai Agbaji shine as Jazz win in Minnesota https://t.co/c7JUOJWOEk pic.twitter.com/knQMHat8uf – 8:11 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
38th triple-double in franchise history.
Slowmo did a little bit of everything. pic.twitter.com/FXAdQfw5mW – 7:57 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mike Conley on Walker Kessler: “Walker is a shining star for us right now, and one I don’t think a lot of people expect to come in and have an impact as early as he’s having an impact.” – 7:53 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on the final play of the game, where he drove and kicked to Jaden McDaniels for the open corner 3: pic.twitter.com/0xZA5dKuln – 7:47 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Walker Kessler is a bonafide rookie of the year candidate. – 7:43 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid on the Wolves final shot at the buzzer: pic.twitter.com/YblgeOQSP6 – 7:35 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
fifth consecutive 20+ point game & 32nd of the season.
vote 🐜 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/cda7pCHsJa – 7:29 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Malik Beasley is leading the league in 3s off the bench.
Walker Kessler is leading the league in blocks off the bench.
Both were acquired in the Rudy Gobert trade. pic.twitter.com/Es84a7QnAK – 7:28 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid on Walker Kessler, who had 20-21-4 against the Wolves today
“He’s a pretty good player. Big upside. I mean, big upside. He can get up and get those rebounds, blocking shots, he’s very poised in the pocket, and makes good plays at the rim. So I will give him those props” – 7:25 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
💜🎵 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 🎵💜
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ZWkGcekzzw – 7:25 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🤠 Career-high rebounds (21)
🤠 Tied career-high scoring (20)
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/4T83e5yCvb – 7:10 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Walker Kessler 21 points and 20 rebounds.
Jazz win 126-125 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/OHijXbEDsf – 7:08 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🤩 what a performance from the rookies 🤩 
Walker: 20p | 21r | 4a | 2b
Ochai: 17p | 2r | 1b
#TakeNote | @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/ANXRjPszPh – 7:04 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
seven Jazzmen in double figures for win #23
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/EamdXz25Ce – 7:00 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Lost in the noise from the rookies was Mike Conley’s terrific 14 point, 8 rebound, 6 assist night on 5-8 shooting.
Old man still has some game* – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton inside. Has 8 on 4-of-6 after going 5-of-18 for 11 points Friday at #Timberwolves.
#Suns up four. Timeout #Grizzlies with 5:46 left in the 1st half – 6:57 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Look, I don’t think this is totally fair to Gobert. He’s hurt, and in a new situation, etc. But…
Gobert’s being paid $170M for the next 4 years.
Kessler’s being paid $13M for the next 4 years. pic.twitter.com/CZtEFN1iFF – 6:55 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
fell just short.
Ant – 29 PTS / 4 REB / 5 AST / 3 STL
DLo – 21 PTS / 1 REB / 7 AST / 1 BLK
Jaylen – 16 PTS / 2 REB / 1 AST
Kyle – 13 PTS / 11 REB / 10 AST
TP – 12 PTS / 2 REB / 2 BLK / 1 STL
Austin – 10 PTS / 3 REB / 1 AST pic.twitter.com/9y06KL5Gkw – 6:55 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Rudy Gobert and Walker Kessler in the New Year:
Gobert — Kessler —
12.0 PPG 10.3 PPG
9.9 RPG 10.3 RPG
1.1 BPG 2.6 BPG
Kessler is now 3rd in blocks this season. pic.twitter.com/fUfw5aayaq – 6:52 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
“I think my teammates have done a great job of helping me out a lot. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without them.”
🎤 @WalkerKessler hops on the #WalkoffInterview
#TakeNote | @lhmauto pic.twitter.com/0pFVfIQSkn – 6:49 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Hardy: “Walker was sensational and he did so many good things for us. Something that will go unnoticed is Minnesota blitzed or had their big up in pick and roll for a majority of the game. Walker did a fantastic job of getting into the pocket and making great decisions for us.” – 6:47 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
3 keys to the Utah Jazz’s 126-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves https://t.co/z0FpFjF4eS pic.twitter.com/OdN3KkxO75 – 6:47 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Will Hardy: “Another game and other chaotic finish for the Utah Jazz. You know, this is who we are at this point.” – 6:45 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Walker Kessler did what against whom?
Oh dear. – 6:38 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
He’s also the first rookie in the NBA to have a 20-point/20-rebound game since 2014 💜
#TakeNote | @Walker Kessler pic.twitter.com/zM64TzPYoE – 6:34 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
First rookie to have a 20-point/20-rebound game since 2014 💜
#TakeNote | @Walker Kessler pic.twitter.com/NHAZ4qYWvS – 6:33 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Walker Kessler 20 points and 21 rebounds v. Minnesota
Last rookie with a 20-20 Gorgui Dieng for Minnesota 3/20/2014
So Minnesota has drafted the last two rookies with a 20-20
Other Rookies with 20-20
DeJuan Blair in 2010
Tim Duncan in 1998
Joe Smith in 1996 – 6:33 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Apparently you can only do this if you’re involved in a Jazz-Wolves trade pic.twitter.com/syTszbZOCa – 6:30 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
heading home with a W 🖤
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/iGyRQoOJd9 – 6:30 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Make or miss league. Great design and look for Minnesota, McDaniels wide open in the corner (he’s shooting 36.1% from that corner for the season). Just didn’t fall. – 6:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Walker Kessler today:
20 PTS
21 REB
9-13 FG
The first rookie with a 20/20 game on 65 FG% since Alonzo Mourning. pic.twitter.com/51aSyOWWAy – 6:29 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Cool for Walker Kessler to do that do the team that traded him. – 6:27 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Jazz 126, Wolves 125. Walker Kessler 20p, 21r, 4a, 2b. Clarkson 21p. Conley 14p, 8r, 6a. Agbaji 17p. Vanderbilt 15p, 8r. – 6:26 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz win 126-125. McDaniels misses the open corner 3.
Kessler and Agbaji, the Jazz’s two rookies, carry them to this win. Kessler: 20 points, 21 rebs, 4 ast. Agbaji: 17 points on 6-8 FG.
Utah back home vs. Clippers on Wednesday. – 6:26 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
McDaniels got a gooood look, but his corner 3 comes up short. Jazz win 126-125. Kessler leads the way with 20 points, 21 rebounds and four assists. – 6:25 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz win this one 126-125 – 6:25 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Wow. Jazz defeat the Wolves 126-125…..the rookies lead them. Kessler and Agbaji were both special tonight. Utah moves to 23-24 on the season. – 6:25 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The Utah Jazz have a game every single day and all of them go to the final minute. Prove me wrong. – 6:24 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
McDaniels misses from the corner and Utah wins. – 6:24 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
This Jazz game has been so fantastic – 6:23 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Clarkson goes 1-2, Jazz only up 1, Wolves have 3.9 seconds to win. – 6:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said he wished he’d got Bridges more shots last game.
9-of-14 FGs at #Timberwolves.
He’s already taken 3 shots early.
Made them all. #Suns down 19-17. – 6:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Clarkson is fouled. He makes the first. Anddddddddddddddddddddddddd he misses the second….jazz up 126-125 with 3.9 seconds remaining – 6:22 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🏆 Walker is the first Jazz rookie to have a 20-point/20-rebound game 🏆
#TakeNote | @Walker Kessler pic.twitter.com/tBHXV90Kgy – 6:21 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Great iso D by Austin Rivers twice in the last minute on Clarkson. Forced him into a tough baseline J, and Utah had awful floor balance up 2. Russell was able to get the blowby and layup with Utah not back. – 6:20 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
13 .5 seconds remaining. The Jazz and wolves are tied at 125…Utah ball – 6:19 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Walker Kessler is the first rookie in @Utah Jazz history to have a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
#takenote | @kslsports
pic.twitter.com/nOv6nCyE9X – 6:19 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 – 6:19 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
SLOWMO TRIPLE-DOUBLE!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 – 6:18 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Ochai Agbaji and Walker Kessler looking legitimately great today, exciting times in Utah – 6:17 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Walker Kessler is the first rookie in @Utah Jazz to have a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
#takenote | @kslsports
pic.twitter.com/nOv6nCyE9X – 6:17 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Walker Kessler’s 20-20 game is the first in the NBA by a rookie since 2014. – 6:16 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
we love a 4-point play 🏴‍☠️
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/1QiFKUmgrd – 6:14 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Walker Kessler has 20 points and 21 rebounds. – 6:14 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz haven’t missed in the fourth quarter.
Shooting a perfect 12-12 from the field in the first 9 minutes.
That’s good, actually. – 6:13 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Ochai Agbaji showing some different things today. Came off a screen for a three earlier, and just made a great move off the dribble for that game-tying layup. He’s up to 15 points.
It’s 116-116 with 3:41 left. – 6:11 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Ochai Agbaji might have been starting by the end of the year if he’d remained with the Cavs. – 6:10 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Terrific move off the DRIBBLE (really?) from Agbaji, plus the tough underhand finish. The Jazz and the Wolves are tied at 116…3:41 remaining – 6:09 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
ANTHONY. EDWARDS. 🔥
ALL-STAR THAT MAN » bit.ly/3hEB56Z – 6:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards has just completely taken over this game. What a performance – 6:07 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jarred Vanderbilt has quietly had a solid game – 6:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Kyle Anderson has his first point/rebound double-double of the season (14th career) with 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting and a season-high 10 rebounds. Anderson has added 7 assists on the night, nearing his 2nd career triple double (Jan. 4, 2019 vs. Brooklyn). – 6:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Kyle Anderson has his first point/rebound double-double of the season (14th career) with 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting and a season-high 10 rebounds. Anderson has added 7assists on the night, nearing his 2nd career triple double (Jan. 4, 2019 vs. Brooklyn). – 6:02 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Coming off a curl top of the key three would be a BIG shot for the Jazz offense and Ochai Agbaji’s career.
He’s proven he can be an effective spot up shooter from the corner, but shooting off motion above the break totally changes the spacing of the floor for the offense. – 6:00 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
✨ OOPCHAI AGBAJI ✨
#TakeNote | @Ochai Agbaji pic.twitter.com/CyxZgxE0WT – 6:00 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Sexton and Vando are arguing over who screwed up defending that pick and roll action. One thought blitz, one thought switch – 5:59 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Collin Sexton has been a monster tonight off the dribble – 5:58 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
final 12 coming right up!
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PLrBHVUlDi – 5:55 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Walker Kessler is good enough that if the Jazz somehow lucked into the number one pick and got Victor, he could still be the starting center. You just going with a twin towers look – 5:54 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves announces that Anthony Edwards becomes the youngest player in NBA history to hit 500 3s. – 5:54 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead the Jazz 95-87 headed into the fourth quarter. Ant wakes up in the third. Had 17 that quarter. – 5:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Third quarter done in minny: the Jazz trail the Wolves 95-87 – 5:51 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
youngest in franchise history and NBA history.
A1 IS THAT GUY.
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/FkZOHYOh1Y – 5:49 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Very nice response by Minnesota. Edwards getting to the rim and the wolves are up 86-81…
Edwards is such a great force offensively. Hard to bend a defense as much as he does. He’s terrific – 5:46 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
My favorite part of my job is watching the young guys around the league come into their own.
Very cool to see Walker Kessler have the best quarter of his life.
Also been fun watching Ochai Agbaji really start to develop into an NBA guy over the last two weeks. – 5:44 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
*clears throat*
🔥 𝔣𝔩𝔞𝔪𝔢 𝔬𝔫 🔥
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/JbjrpN9gVt – 5:43 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
It almost seems mean for Kessler to be doing this at Minnesota. I legit feel bad for Wolves fans. – 5:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Walker Kessler, whose family has roots in Minnesota, up to 14 points, 18 rebounds and foul assists. There might be some other connection to Minnesota he has too. – 5:42 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Walker Kessler has 14 points and 19 rebounds with 3:56 left in the 3rd. – 5:40 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Midway through the 3rd quarter, Walker Kessler has 14 points and 19 rebounds.
Against the Wolves… – 5:40 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
This feels like one of those classic Gobert quarters where he’s changing everything for the Jazz… except that it’s not Gobert, it’s Kessler. – 5:39 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Looks like Anthony Edwards just picked up his 12th techincal of the season, if this total is right. He’s likely on his way toward a one-game suspension (when he picks up his 16th). teamrankings.com/nba/player-sta… – 5:38 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Also, good for Kessler to just recognize he’s better than Luka Garza and to take it to him on both sides of the floor.
He’s going to be better than a lot of bigs in the NBA, can’t be shy about punishing them for it. – 5:37 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
a career-high assists (4) for @Walker Kessler
and a JC three 😏
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pDM1Re0ohf – 5:35 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
put it in reverse, rookie 🚨
#TakeNote | @Walker Kessler pic.twitter.com/LhgUGlGhE7 – 5:32 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
6:56 remaining in the third quarter. The Jazz trail the Wolves 75-71….rookie Walker Kessler has 10 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and three blocks – 5:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Entering play today, of the 136 players who have played over 1000 minutes this season, only Killian Hayes, Deni Avdija, Kelly Olynyk and Onyeka Okongwu have been called for fouls more frequently than Jaden McDaniels has.
McDaniels in third in the NBA in total fouls. – 5:30 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Walker Kessler really dominating this third quarter 😂😂😂😂 – 5:29 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Walker Kessler does love dunking backwards. – 5:28 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jazz already in the penalty. Wolves fouling been a problem all season – 5:26 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels both with 4 fouls – 5:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards is one of the most difficult players in the league to stay in front of off the dribble – 5:24 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
For those that appreciate advanced statistics. Per Basketball Reference, Walker Kessler has 3.4 win shares this season. That’s more than any other Timberwolves player except for Gobert (4.4). – 5:16 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
purple rain(ing threes)
#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/vCJV3O3T9g – 5:15 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Jazz 2nd best 3rd quarter team in NBA – Wolves are 28th and have lost the most games when leading at the half of any team in the NBA (9)
Wolves 58
Jazz 52
Halftime – 5:10 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
JC circus shot, for anyone who had it on their BINGO card 🗒️
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/VZOz4oTWJy – 5:08 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🟪 🟪 ▫️ ▫️
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/BeSyZ363Y8 – 5:06 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Good first half for the Wolves but a tough close to the second means the game is closer than it should be.
And yeah, Walker Kessler is really good. – 5:04 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz down 58-52 after 1H. The offense got sloppy there, with a lot of one-on-one driving attempts that weren’t ever likely to go anywhere.
On the plus side, Sexton has 11 pts to lead Utah, Kessler already has 11 rebs. – 5:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Good close to the half for the Jazz. They were down double digits and have closed within 58-52 at halftime. Sexton leads Utah with 11…Kessler has 6 and 11 rebounds and 3 blocked shots – 5:03 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead 58-52 at the half. Things to watch: Naz and Jaden with 3 fouls each. Utah really cooled off in the 2nd quarter. 6-for-23 from 3 overall. 1-11 in the second. Wolves are finding out Kessler is effective in rim protection. – 5:03 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The Jazz are repeatedly trying to beat Jaden McDaniels off the dribble and its going about as poorly as you’d expect. – 5:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid has been grabbing his lower back all second quarter. He missed a few games recently with back spasms
Rudy has already left the game and KAT is obviously out. So Naz, Luka Garza and Nate Knight are what they have left at the 5. Anderson could plays some 5 in a pinch too – 5:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🌀 Slowmo made them dizzy 🌀
@WickedKitchenWW Wicked Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/jYr8OIbaVU – 4:56 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
𓄀 uncontrolla𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡 𓄀
#TakeNote | @CollinSexton02 pic.twitter.com/UuUPLEJWSz – 4:56 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves are 10-for-20 from three-point range and 8-for-23 from inside the arc. Bizzaro world today. – 4:55 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:51 remaining in the first half: the Jazz trail the wolves 52-45 – 4:55 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
float like a butterfly, sting like a beas 🐝
#TakeNote | @mbeasy5 pic.twitter.com/UNGmVH8y3d – 4:51 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gobert is OUT for the reminder of the game (right groin soreness) – 4:46 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Rudy Gobert will not return today due to right groin soreness. – 4:46 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Rudy Gobert won’t return to the game tonight – 4:46 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Rudy Gobert (Right Groin Soreness) is OUT for the remainder of tonight’s game. – 4:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert is out for the remainder of this one with right groin soreness – 4:45 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
he is the HORSE champ after all 🐴
#TakeNote | @Mike Conley pic.twitter.com/GlZXUJOy6w – 4:44 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
8:57 remaining in the first half. The Jazz trail the wolves 38-34 – 4:43 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gay is not this bad a shooter. This is mental for him at this point – 4:40 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Looks like Rudy Gobert re-aggravated that groin strain. He’s no longer on the bench, and Luka Garza is in the game. – 4:38 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
a 9-4 run to finish off the first quarter 🫡
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/BSWYZkfRmC – 4:37 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz and Wolves tied at 27 after 1Q. Sexton has been Jazz’s best player. Team really struggling to get DRebs when Kessler’s not on the floor. – 4:37 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, we’re tied at 27.
Russell leads the way for the @Minnesota Timberwolves with 13 points on 3-5 shooting, including 3-4 from deep. – 4:36 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves and Jazz are tied up 27-27 at the end of the first. Both teams 5-12 from three-point range. Not Rudy Gobert in the bench area. We’ll see when the Wolves provide an update. – 4:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz and the Wolves are tied at 27-27 at the end of one quarter – 4:35 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
After closing the game on the bench on January 4th against Portland, D’Angelo Russell came out in the 1st quarter of the next game with 10 points on perfect shooting.
After closing Saturday’s game against CLE on the bench, DLo with 13 1st quarter points on 3 of 5 shooting today. – 4:35 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves hoop is mic’d up and it’s LOUD. – 4:32 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If you are a Jazz fan, you should really like what you are seeing from Agbaji. He’s developing at a rapid rate – 4:31 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Last time D’Angelo Russell played Utah he scored 30 points on 12-for-16. He’s hit his first three shots, all threes, early on today. – 4:27 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Loved seeing that change of speed from Sexton on the last transition play before the timeout… he usually just goes all out into bodies, that time he slowed down a little to evaluate where he could attack. – 4:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:51 remaining in the first quarter. The Jazz trail the Wolves 23-18 – 4:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Collin Sexton has such a great first step – 4:24 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
A1 CAN FLY. ✈️
⭐️ » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/A2AjvrwnoA – 4:22 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Rudy Gobert just limped back to the locker room. He got injured on Saturday and tried to give it a go this afternoon against his old team. We’ll see if he comes back. – 4:19 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Bummer to see Rudy Gobert limp back to the locker room in this Jazz/Wolves matchup. We’ll see if he comes back, but it seems like it wouldn’t be prudent. – 4:18 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards with the steal and the dunk and the Wolves take a 13-11 lead over Utah. 6:49 remaining in the first quarter. The Jazz call a timeout – 4:18 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
ball movement is 🔑
#TakeNote | @Mike Conley pic.twitter.com/AspPl0v1Ej – 4:17 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves are putting Rudy Gobert in the spy role more and more often, sliding Kyle Anderson up to guarding the opposing center.
Last game Gobert was guarding Isaac Okoro while Anderson checked Jarrett Allen, and tonight Gobert is on Vanderbilt while Anderson is on Kessler. – 4:15 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
After committing a whopping 18 turnovers during Saturday’s loss to Minnesota, #Cavs had 10 miscues in the first half vs. Pelicans. New Orleans turned those into 16 points the other way. These lengthy, athletic, pesky opponents seem to give Cleveland problems. – 4:11 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis is now up to 23 pts (7-10 FG) in 16 min. 2nd-most he’s scored in a single half since joining the Wizards. Still 2:16 until halftime. – 4:04 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
𝙵𝙸𝚁𝚂𝚃 𝙵𝙸𝚅𝙴 🆙
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/nHLjaIvlzK – 4:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
“Now is the time to make Justice a reality for all.” pic.twitter.com/CqNWqOxgZ7 – 3:59 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Today’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Jordan McLaughlin (Left Calf Strain), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT vs. Utah. pic.twitter.com/55lXmtyepI – 3:41 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
After missing the second half with a groin strain on Saturday, Rudy Gobert is in tonight. – 3:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert is available today in Minnesota against the Jazz…he had missed some of Saturday with a groin issue – 3:29 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Coming up, @Minnesota Timberwolves VP of Community Impact @jgthomas joins Wolves Live on @BallySportsNOR at 2:40 pm to talk about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. – 3:14 PM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
I just listened to Robert F. Kennedy’s speech announcing the Death of Martin Luther King in 1968. It is too long for me to download and post, however, you can easily download and listen to it. (5 min) Google: RFK Speech announcing death of MLK. – 3:06 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
The rookie is making quite the impact🚫
Jazz Pregame on @ATTSportsNetRM at 1:30 PM MT 📺 pic.twitter.com/S2ydF51KJO – 3:04 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Marcus Morris and Paul George will practice today.
Luke Kennard will not.
Kawhi Leonard back to back plan TBD. (He’s playing vs 76ers. Question is Wednesday at Utah.) – 2:55 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
UPDATED @utahJazz Injury Report (as of 1/16)
*AVAILABLE – Rudy Gay (left low back spasm)
*OUT – Lauri Markkanen (left hip contusion)
OUT – Johnny Juzang (G League – Two Way)
OUT – Kelly Olynyk (left ankle sprain) – 2:51 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Lauri Markkanen remains OUT vs. Minnesota. Rudy Gay is AVAILABLE. – 2:47 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
UPDATED Jazz Injury Report (as of 1/16)
*AVAILABLE – Rudy Gay (left low back spasm)
*OUT – Lauri Markkanen (left hip contusion)
OUT – Johnny Juzang (G League – Two Way)
OUT – Kelly Olynyk (left ankle sprain) – 2:46 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gay has been upgraded to available against the Timberwolves – 2:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lauri Markkanen has been downgraded to out – 2:45 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch said he doesn’t think Jordan McLaughlin will be returning any time soon.
Today will be the 20th consecutive game McLaughlin has missed with a calf strain. – 2:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lauri Markkanen is still questionable for this afternoon. He’s going to go through his normal pregame and then a determination will be made from there – 2:26 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/cTDgj7gkFl – 2:06 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Should Walker Kessler be calling out defensive coverages? https://t.co/CQPGOEehxT pic.twitter.com/3eqMErwGk6 – 1:59 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Clippers reportedly interested in Mike Conley sportando.basketball/en/clippers-re… – 1:53 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Luka 🤝 Kareem
Wolves+ with @Luke Garza premieres following todays game on @BallySportsNOR. pic.twitter.com/dH9WlwIUru – 1:43 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
It’s time to 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 the job and make @Lauri Markkanen
an All-Star❄️
Your votes count 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙋𝙇𝙀 today so vote now ⭐️ https://t.co/X4WJXzIrma
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/EwkpIVheg1 – 1:38 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Trey’s treys must be prioritized.
Excluding centers, only Kevin Durant, Lauri Markkanen, Stephen Curry, Grant Williams, Zion Williamson & Aaron Gordon have a higher TS% than Murphy among regulars. Plus when Trigga racks up the attempts, the Pelicans win. https://t.co/TBTvw8mDjK pic.twitter.com/44XzJoFGtk – 1:18 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Utah women’s hoops back up to No. 8 in the AP Top 25 after the wild win over Arizona yesterday.
Utes are at No. 4 Stanford on Friday night. – 1:11 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Could Jazz be sellers at trade deadline? Clippers reportedly interested in Conley. nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/16/cou… – 12:36 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Today’s Media Meal vs. Utah:
Salad Bar
Build Your Own Taco Station with Seasoned Ground Beef and Green Chili Chicken
Cilantro Lime Rice
Mexican Zucchini
Tomato Basil Soup
Postgame pizza – 12:28 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📍an early one in Minnesota
⏰ 2:00PM MT
📺 @attsportsnetrm
📻 @kslsportszone | @kslsports
📓 https://t.co/j7IaJEJNrd
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/9kiWCIUG6a – 12:06 PM

Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Clippers are interested in trading for Mike Conley, as @Marc Stein reported. As I wrote in my latest NBA trade guide for @Jorge Sierra, the Clippers are a team that could probably get in the mix for a veteran guard like Conley. More below.
hoopshype.com/lists/2023-nba… – 11:29 AM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Clippers are interested in trading for Mike Conley, as @Stein reported. As I wrote in my latest NBA trade guide for @Jorge Sierra, the Clippers are a team that could probably get in the mix for a veteran guard like Conley. More below.
hoopshype.com/lists/2023-nba… – 11:26 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“Real Jazz comes from us!”🎷
It’s a 3-for-1 #NBAAllStar vote day! 🙌
Retweet and vote to push your favorite #Pelicans to the #NBAAllStar game!
✔️: https://t.co/sf63UmzXOn pic.twitter.com/wjsOh4FqWI – 10:56 AM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/xe28fdZ4xV – 10:38 AM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
matinee hoops.
Wolves vs. Jazz
3pm CT, @TargetCenterMN
📺 » @BallySportsNOR
📻 » @wccoradio
📲 » https://t.co/gPhx0nxveq
🎟 » https://t.co/vZv4M9bz5x
Preview » https://t.co/biC0agj3Hz pic.twitter.com/taNlre3Fhr – 10:20 AM

Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
NEWS: @Minnesota Timberwolves recall forward Josh Minott from G League affiliate @iawolves.
Minott will be available for today’s game against Utah.
In last night’s game against the Memphis Hustle, he finished with 24 points on 6-9 shooting, including 4-4 from deep and 8 rebounds. – 10:16 AM

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