SB Nation Minnesota - Timberwolves Vs. Jazz: Minnesota Can't Stop Paul Millsap, Utah In 108-98 Losshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48959/mn-fave.png2012-01-21T22:47:41-06:00http://minnesota.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24881872012-01-21T22:47:41-06:002012-01-21T22:47:41-06:00Timberwolves Vs. Jazz Final Score: Minnesota Falls At Utah, 108-98
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<p>After <span>Kevin Love</span> propelled the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> to their fourth straight win last night, the T-Wolves stumbled against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a> tonight, 108-98, dropping the team to 7-9. Kevin Love was just 5-of-21 shooting.</p>
<p>The Timberwolves led by four after one quarter, but trailed by two heading into the second half after giving up 32 second quarter points. A poor fourth quarter in which the T-Wolves only scored 17 sealed their fate. </p>
<p>Utah outrebounded Minnesota and had 25 assists on their 41 baskets. They were led by <span>Paul Millsap</span>, who had 26 points on 12-of-18 shooting and nine rebounds. <span>Al Jefferson</span> had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. </p>
<p>Minnesota played nine guys and seven of them scored in double figures. Rookie <span>Ricky Rubio</span> had a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists.</p>
<p>Minnesota will look to rebound on Monday at home against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a>.</p>
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<p>For more on the Minnesota Timberwolves, check out <a href="http://www.canishoopus.com/">Canis Hoopus</a>.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> aren't quite up to .500 yet, but they've been turning some heads lately and are on a three-game winning streak. Their last outing was a thrilling 101-98 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, and the Timberwolves will have another tough game on their hands on Saturday when they continue their road trip with a game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a>.</p>
<p>Really, the Jazz are much like the Timberwolves this season, in that they're exceeding expectations. They're just getting things done at a faster rate than Minnesota. Though they did lose their last outing 94-91 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>, the Jazz are winners in eight of their last 10 games and boast a 9-5 record. Though they boast the big record, the Timberwolves have momentum on their side, especially after that win over the Clippers. <span>Ricky Rubio</span> hit a tying three with 20 seconds left and <span>Kevin Love</span> hit a three at the buzzer to steal the win away.</p>
<p>Not surprisingly, those are the two Timberwolves who are receiving All-Star votes.</p>
<p>The Jazz have been good for many seasons, but expectations were tempered this offseason with the departure of some of the big-name veterans. They haven't missed a beat though, and are looking to get right back in the win column with a victory over the Timberwolves There is a lot of young players on that team that can take them far, but Minnesota might be able to take advantage of that youth by capitalizing on the Jazz coming off a loss.</p>
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