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Wolves-Utah game recap

A quick look at Monday's loss.

By Chris Hine

January 17, 2023 at 1:23AM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers, left, and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, right, vie for the ball in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Wolves guard Austin Rivers, left, and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson battled for the ball Monday at Target Center. (Andy Clayton-King, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Walker Kessler, Utah

The rookie tied a career high with 20 points, shooting 9-for-13 from the floor, and a posted a new career high with 21 rebounds. He added two blocks and four assists.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Points for Anthony Edwards in the first half.

4 Points for D'Angelo Russell in the second half.

18 Turnovers for the Jazz.

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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