LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu Lead Timberwolves Past Jazz for Fourth Straight Win
The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their impressive run of form after defeating the Utah Jazz 115-100 to record their fourth consecutive victory and improve to 8-3 for the season.
Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota’s scoring with 26 points, while LaMelo Ball contributed 24 points and five assists in another important performance for the Timberwolves.
Ball also made his presence felt defensively, recording two steals, including an impressive steal that led to an uncontested dunk in the third quarter.
Jaden McDaniels added 16 points, while Bones Hyland contributed 14 points off the bench. Rudy Gobert also provided valuable support with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Utah struggled to keep pace with Minnesota’s offensive production. Darryn Peterson led the Jazz with 26 points and six rebounds, while Keyonte George added 19 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury.
The Timberwolves gradually took control after building their advantage in the third quarter. Utah struggled offensively at the beginning of the final period, allowing Minnesota to extend its lead and comfortably see out the contest.
The victory takes Minnesota to 8-3, extending its winning streak to four games. Meanwhile, Utah drops to 1-9 after suffering its eighth consecutive defeat.
It has been an encouraging stretch for the Timberwolves, who continue to find ways to win despite being without Anthony Edwards following knee surgery.
