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Dosunmu, Ball lead Timberwolves past slumping Jazz, 115-100
Minnesota converted 27 of 32 free throws, according to official game statistics, contributing to the Jazz's eighth consecutive loss.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday at Target Center, opening their eight-game homestand with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 26 points and LaMelo Ball adding 24.
Utah played without forward Lauri Markkanen and lost guard Keyonte George to a sprained ankle during the game, leaving the Jazz severely short-handed. The Timberwolves' bench capitalized on the depleted rotation.
Minnesota made 27 of 32 free throws after entering as the NBA's worst at 65%, while center Rudy Gobert anchored the interior with 15 rebounds. The Timberwolves out-rebounded Utah 45-37.
The Timberwolves have won four consecutive games and stand 5-2 without Anthony Edwards. Meanwhile, the Jazz have lost eight straight and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference.
Forward Jaden McDaniels finished with 16 points, though head coach Chris Finch has said McDaniels is the "barometer of the offense." The team must find ways to increase his usage going forward.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and LaMelo Ball added 24 units and five assists to help the Timberwolves of Minnesota beat 115-100 to Utah Jazz on Sunday night.