The Minnesota Timberwolves continued to generate offense without Anthony Edwards, rolling past the Utah Jazz 147-111 on Wednesday night at Target Center.
Minnesota improved to 43-27 and secured its second straight win, maintaining position in the Western Conference playoff picture with a dominant showing on both ends.
Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 23 points and nine rebounds in his second consecutive start, providing pace and downhill pressure in Edwards’ absence. He consistently attacked early offense opportunities and created advantages before Utah’s defense could get set.
Julius Randle added 21 points and eight assists, orchestrating the offense from the forward spot while facilitating ball movement. Rudy Gobert controlled the interior with 21 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends.
The Timberwolves relied on efficiency and spacing, shooting 54% from the field and 46% from three-point range while finishing with 39 assists.
Minnesota’s depth contributed throughout the rotation, with multiple players sustaining scoring runs as the game progressed. Bones Hyland provided 18 points off the bench, and Jaden McDaniels chipped in 17 points with perimeter shot-making.
The game was competitive early, featuring eight lead changes and three ties in the opening quarter. Minnesota seized control late in the period, using an 8-0 run sparked by a Hyland three-pointer to shift momentum.
That stretch carried into the second quarter, where the Timberwolves built a 72-58 halftime lead through consistent ball movement and shot selection.
Minnesota pulled away decisively in the second half, expanding the margin to as many as 38 points while maintaining offensive efficiency across all lineups.
Utah struggled to contain penetration and transition scoring, allowing the Timberwolves to create high-percentage looks throughout the night.
Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 41 points on 17-of-31 shooting, accounting for much of Utah’s offensive production. Ace Bailey added 17 points, but the rest of the lineup failed to provide consistent support.
The Jazz shot 43% from the field and committed 23 turnovers, limiting their ability to sustain scoring runs. Utah has now lost four straight games and 12 of its last 14, falling to 20-49 on the season.
Injuries continued to impact the Jazz, with Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic all unavailable. The lack of interior depth allowed Minnesota to control the glass and finish efficiently around the rim.
Minnesota will host Portland on Friday, while Utah returns home to face Milwaukee as it looks to end its current skid.
