IMPACT PLAYER: Gordon Hayward, Utah
Held in check through three quarters, his personal 9-0 run — two three-point plays and a corner three-pointer — put the Jazz up 11 with 8:38 left. He ended up with 18 points, 16 in the fourth quarter.
BY THE NUMBERS
7-for-23 Shooting for Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins, combined.
76 Days since the last time the Wolves failed to score 90 points.
9-for-21 Utah on three-pointers.
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