NBA: Anthony Edwards Stars As Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Utah Jazz 128-102

Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves won their eighth straight NBA game, beating the Utah Jazz 128-102 on Monday (March 17). Jaden McDaniels had a double-double by halftime and finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Donte DiVincenzo had 11 points and seven assists for the Timberwolves, who are in a tight battle with Golden State for sixth place in the Western Conference. Collin Sexton led Utah with 22 points, while Walker Kessler had 15 points and 19 rebounds. Edwards hit 16 of 27 shots and made five 3-pointers, topping 40 points in a game for the seventh time this season.

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Updated on: 17 March 2025 10:19 am

NBA: Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11), left, works toward the basket as Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8), back, and Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (19) fight for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after a shot made by teammate guard Jaylen Clark (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) gestures after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis.

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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.

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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis.