The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz by the score of 100-97 on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Despite losing, the Utah Jazz still played a solid game. They shot 48.1 percent from the field, 40.9 percent on three-pointers, and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. Jeff Teague played a complete game, contributing 10 points, dishing out four assists, acquiring two steals, and grabbing two rebounds in 33 minutes.
Ricky Rubio records a double-double
Ricky Rubio was able to record a double-double for the Utah Jazz.
He contributed 19 points, five rebounds, ten assists, and two steals in 32 minutes. Rubio shot 40 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from beyond the arc, and 90.9 percent from the free throw line. Rubio once again had an incredible game; everyone knows that he can pass the ball, but now e is showing that he is very capable of scoring the basketball. If Ricky Rubio can continue to be healthy, he may have the best season of his career.
Jamal Crawford comes up big for Minnesota
Jamal Crawford had a solid all-around game against the Utah Jazz including a clutch three in the corner late in the fourth quarter. He contributed 17 points, one assist, and one steal in just 19 minutes. He shot 60 percent from the field, 60 percent from beyond the arc, and he made all two of his free throw attempts.
Jamal Crawford has seen a reduced playing time in Minnesota, but he is still putting up big numbers and stepping up in the clutch for the Timberwolves. Crawford may have another Sixth Man of the Year award if he can continue to play well.
Andre Wiggins scores 21 points
Andrew Wiggins put on an offensive clinic against the Utah Jazz.
He contributed 21 points and five rebounds in 35 minutes. He went 7-of-19 from the field, 5-of-6 from the free throw line and 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. Andrew Wiggins was under a lot of pressure last season, but with the arrival of Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague, Wiggins can concentrate more on his offensive game.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 20 points
Karl-Anthony Towns had another solid game for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was able to contribute 20 points, 10 rebounds, one steal, two blocks and one assist in 39 minutes. He shot 58.3 percent from the field and 75 percent from the three-point line. Towns are becoming such a dominant force in the NBA, a big man who can have excellent post play and a can shoot the three ball at a high percentage.
