US EditionTimberwolves destroy Utah to set the table for NBA Cup advancement
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and Minnesota forced 18 turnovers to secure a 40-point win, improving their NBA Cup quarterfinal prospects.
- On Nov. 7, 2025 at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves pummeled the Utah Jazz 137-97 in NBA Cup group play, improving to 5-4 overall and 1-0 in the Cup.
- After Wednesday's loss to the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves responded with their biggest win, starting with a 15-2 run and a 43-15 first-quarter lead.
- Anthony Edwards led the way with 37 points including 29 in the first half, Jaden McDaniels added 22 points with three steals and two blocks, and Julius Randle posted a triple-double in 26 minutes.
- Because the Wolves' group is favorable, winning group games could all but secure a quarterfinal spot before facing the Thunder in the finale, and Minnesota's next NBA Cup game is Nov. 14 against the Kings.
- Defensively, Minnesota proved effective by holding Utah Jazz shooting to 37.2% and forcing 18 turnovers that led to 22 points, a blueprint given their historical Cup performance.
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NBA: Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle help Timberwolves crush Jazz
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and Julius Randle added 19 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 137-97 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Edwards, in his second game back after missing four games with a strained hamstring, shot 7 for 12 from 3-point distance. READ: NBA: Knicks rout Timberwolves in Anthony Edwards’ return Ant balled out tonight: 37 PTS5 REB26 MIN pic.twitter.com/7GY8…
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Timberwolves destroy Utah to set the table for NBA Cup advancement
Always a fierce competitor when the stakes are at their highest, Anthony Edwards was asked back at the start of training camp how he’d keep himself motivated against the league’s cellar dwellers. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, rear, goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) The affable star gu…
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