On Thursday night, the Utah Jazz will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Delta Center. The Timberwolves (26-21) are in eighth place in the Western Conference, while the Jazz (10-35) are in last place. Now, let's forecast the match.
Tuesday night, the Jazz suffered their seventh consecutive loss as the Golden State Warriors easily defeated them 114-103.
With 30 points, Collin Sexton contributed about a third of Utah's total, and no other teammate was able to match his output as the squad only made 39% of their 92 field goals.
The Jazz, who average 111.1 points per game (20th overall) and give up 118.5 points per game, are in the bottom 10 on both ends of the scoring lists.
In the meantime, the Timberwolves defeated the Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night, overcoming a 12-point deficit to celebrate their fourth straight victory.
The team made the most of its 75 field goals with 56% accuracy, led by 61 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists from Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined.
With an average of 110.6 points per game, the Timberwolves are in the bottom third of the offensive table. Their strength is defense, as they rank fourth in the NBA with 107.8 points per game.
In their last four games, the Minnesota Timberwolves have won. The most recent occurred at Footprint Center, where the Phoenix Suns lost 121-113 while traveling. Julius Randle scored 28 points, Alexander-Walker scored 23, and Anthony Edwards scored 33 points.
Utah Jazz have been defeated in their last seven games. They recently lost to the Golden State Warriors 114-103 at Chase Center while traveling. Micah Potter scored 13 points, Drew Eubanks scored 13, and Collin Sexton scored 30 points.
The Wolves won the last meeting between these two clubs at Delta Center. triumphing 114-104 over the Jazz. In their last five encounters with the Jazz, the Wolves have prevailed. There have been seven victories out of ten in head-to-head matches.
The Timberwolves' lack of scoring must be exploited by the Jazz. Although Minnesota has been playing well lately, they haven't had the best season-long scoring. The Timberwolves are actually shooting just 46.0 percent as a team and scoring 110.4 points, which is the ninth-lowest amount in the NBA. If the Jazz hope to cover the spread, they must keep the Timberwolves at or above their season average.
The Timberwolves' lack of scoring must be exploited by the Jazz. Although Minnesota has been playing well lately, they haven't had the best season-long scoring. The Timberwolves are actually shooting just 46.0 percent as a team and scoring 110.4 points, which is the ninth-lowest amount in the NBA. If the Jazz hope to cover the spread, they must keep the Timberwolves at or above their season average.
