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Timberwolves-Utah game preview: Edwards returns for Wolves, but Jazz leads NBA in scoring

Utah star Donovan Mitchell (back) is questionable for the New Year's Eve meeting in Salt Lake City.

December 31, 2021 at 12:15AM
Rudy Gobert (27) set a screen for Donovan Mitchell during the Jazz’ victory over the Timberwolves on Dec. 23. (Rick Egan, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Timberwolves at Utah

8 p.m., Vivint Arena

TV: BSN Radio: 830-AM

Wolves update: It's the start of a three-game road trip as the Wolves (16-18) play 11 of their next 15 away from Target Center. ... G Anthony Edwards and F Taurean Prince will return after being sidelined because of COVID-19. F Jarred Vanderbilt cleared NBA health and safety protocols but is questionable as he reconditions ... G D'Angelo Russell, C Karl-Anthony Towns and G McKinley Wright were still in protocols Thursday. ... The Wolves lost 128-116 in Salt Lake City on Dec. 23 after Towns tested positive for COVID-19.

Jazz update: Utah is 25-9 and has the NBA's third best record. ... The Jazz leads the league in scoring (115.9 per game). ... Top scorer G Donovan Mitchell (left lower back strain) is doubtful. He averages 25.4 points per game. ... C Rudy Gobert leads the NBA with 14.9 rebounds per game. ... The Jazz bench scored 59 points in Wednesday's victory in Portland, the eighth consecutive road victory for Utah.

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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