Game Thread Jan 20, 2026 07:00PM MT: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Utah Jazz

[SoberasHotRod]

Here are my two cents:

- Our half-court defense was, for the most part, pretty solid. We let them run in the first quarter even after made baskets, and in the third quarter both the offense and defense fell apart when Nurk was on the bench. Outside of that, good stuff.
- Great game from Ace, but I didn’t see much he wouldn’t also do alongside Lauri, aside from those awkward ISO possessions that didn’t lead to anything.
- Great second half from Collier. He looked like a completely different player once we got some stops and he was able to push the pace on offense.

A defense with Cody, Ace, and Nurk isn't top 10 in the NBA, but it is better than 30th.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

A defense with Cody, Ace, and Nurk isn't top 10 in the NBA, but it is better than 30th.

Also think Minnesota is an easier team to guard. Not a lot of shooters, so Utah's pack the paint mentality and poor rotations aren't as exposed

 

[fishonjazz]

My nephew (I think he is 10 years old) who loves playing basketball got to go to this game and it was the first game he has ever been to. They live in Duchesne and had to drive a few hours for the game so Im happy he got to see a fun jazz win.
He is a big Keyonte fan now.

 

[Tanktastic]

FWIW Lauri's illness was confirmed legitimate by Zach Lowe today

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