Timberwolves vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain), and Taurean Prince (Right Shoulder Subluxation) are OUT at Utah. pic.twitter.com/nwu782YJ3i – 8:39 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
franz wagner has 30 PTS in 20 MIN 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Qu9jflW5yU – 8:34 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Hey @Leandro Bolmaro, how many PKs did @Argentina make in today’s match? 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/B3u17c1DuK – 8:31 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs are really struggling with any offense that’s not originated by Darius Garland. He just checked out with just under 5 min left in the 2nd quarter. Cavs are going to need Caris LeVert to step up a bit here. – 8:26 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Rudy Gobert gets a nice cheer as he comes out for pregame work. pic.twitter.com/PNSmDVZ5E2 – 8:24 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
👀👀 pic.twitter.com/mrpJ2AsywN – 8:23 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz’s in-house DJ is playing some French rap as Rudy Gobert warms up on the Vivint Arena floor. Rudy shot him a little smile of recognition – 8:19 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
stay warm, y’all
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/AaNfhIXQdw – 8:16 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner in the first half:
18 PTS
6-9 FG
5-5 FT
15 MIN
@SASsoftware x @Franz Wagner pic.twitter.com/yVmroOVfRp – 8:11 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 69-65 Pacers at the half. Porzingis has 20 pts on 9-9 FG in 17 min and the Wiz are 8-16 3PT, but the Pacers are 10-17 3PT. – 8:03 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis was questionable for this game with an ankle injury, yet has started the night with 13 pts in 13 min on 6-6 FG. – 7:54 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
franz wagner has 18 PTS in 12 MIN 🪄 pic.twitter.com/YaGDW1n5GM – 7:47 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Taurean Prince, who will miss his 7th consecutive game with a shoulder subluxation on his shooting arm, is back doing on-court for the Wolves.
Progressing, but still a ways to go. Prince is “at least a week away, maybe a little bit more,” according to Chris Finch. – 7:39 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Rudy’s in the house. pic.twitter.com/RAxJGIcHUh – 7:36 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
In what sounds like an old Jazz interview on repeat, Wolves coach Chris Finch said his team’s defensive struggles are due to poor ball containment at the point-of-attack. Said Rudy Gobert is a good insurance policy, but that’s not enough on its own. – 7:34 PM

Casey Holdahl @CHold
Injury report: Josh Hart (ankle), Justise Winslow (groin) and Drew Eubanks (hip) are probable and Gary Payton II (return to competition conditioning) and Nassir Little (hip) are out for Saturday’s game vs. Timberwolves. – 7:33 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers are still ruling Gary Payton II out for tomorrow vs. Minnesota.
Story from this week on his situation and why it’s taken so long for him to return from core muscle surgery: rosegardenreport.com/p/making-sense… – 7:31 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Tap in with us 📲 pic.twitter.com/mKo2Fou81r – 7:31 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have started this game 5-for-8 from 3PT with Kyle Kuzma already having made 3 in about 8 min. on the floor. – 7:25 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
deep in their bags. 💼 pic.twitter.com/5bl8h7VH2e – 7:25 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will start at PG tonight. Mike Conley will come off the bench and be on a minute later restriction. Will Hardy says the conditioning is not optimal just yet. – 7:17 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Eight early points for Buddy Hield, mathching the Wizards entire total so far. Hield had 26 on Wednesday in Minnesota. – 7:17 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Going to be a short handed Utah Jazz team tonight. No Lauri Markkanen. No Collin Sexton. No Simone Fontecchio.
Mike Conley is available. Ochai Agbaji, Leandro Bolmaro and Micah Potter have all been made available – 7:02 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
hoodie SZN is the best SZN. pic.twitter.com/JFHIGbAZhv – 6:59 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Tonight in Jazz vs. Wolves:
Mike Conley is AVAILABLE
Lauri Markkanen is OUT again with illness
Simone Fontecchio is OUT with a left ankle sprain. He originally sprained it 1Q vs. Warriors, felt OK to keep playing, then re-injured it in the final 2 minutes of the game. – 6:58 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Let’s go, @Mike Conley 🗣🗣🗣 pic.twitter.com/acYYWbutHF – 6:48 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Updated injury report. Conley back; Markkanen, Fontecchio out. pic.twitter.com/SwwEyhaFes – 6:42 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Updated injury report:
AVAILABLE – Mike Conley (popliteus strain left leg)
OUT – Simone Fontecchio (left ankle sprain)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (illness) – 6:40 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– Breaking lineup news
– Rudy returns to Utah
– Luka vs. Giannis
– No Fox in Cleveland
– AD enters Joel’s lair
– West Top 2
Huge night. Previewing it all on the NBA’s Closing Bell now through tip.
📺 https://t.co/EeXf29Q6zU pic.twitter.com/ltBA3c3Sv6 – 6:33 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Get yourself ready for tonight’s game by watching 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 dunk 👀
#DunksOfTheWeek | @wasatchford pic.twitter.com/j2dYnm3fCn – 6:11 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
3 brothers surprise Rudy Gobert with custom sign in return ‘home’ ksl.com/article/505363… – 6:05 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Porter Jr. remains OUT for tomorrow’s matchup against the Jazz.
Jeff Green and Jamal Murray are PROBABLE with knee contusions (Murray said he bumped his injured knee with someone last night, but he seemed fine in general). – 6:04 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets injury report vs. Utah: MPJ is out for a 9th consecutive game with that heel strain. Jeff Green (right knee) and Jamal Murray (left knee) are both probable. – 6:03 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr.’s listed as out tomorrow vs. Utah. Jamal Murray (left knee contusion) and Jeff Green (right knee contusion) are probable. – 5:45 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
He likes Gobzilla.
Stifle Tower is cool.
But, Rudy’s challenging YOU to help him find his favorite nickname.
Full @Rudy Gobert Wolves+ episode premieres tonight on @BallySportsNOR before Wolves Live. pic.twitter.com/UWnXJJbzCY – 5:32 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📺 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄 📺
Come on the road with us as @Kelly Olynyk gets his flowers from @ZagMBB 💐
#JazzAllAccess pic.twitter.com/0j67Ozoc8r – 5:13 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Wearing a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey, Rudy Gobert returns to Utah https://t.co/yLudrUvNZ6 pic.twitter.com/hzV90QVob5 – 5:01 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🎧 | “I just trust him to make the right decision… Kelly makes everyone around him better. He has for his entire career.” – @Michael Pina
Click to listen to the latest episode of #RoundballRoundup or download wherever you get your podcasts – 4:43 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I won’t be on Timberwolves duty tonight. Officiating my first wedding 😬. I’ll be in Portland tomorrow. .@BloodStrib will be filling in with remote coverage tonight. – 4:37 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we’ve got a good one tonight. pic.twitter.com/arqEUfZFzl – 4:32 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
“It should just be all love when he steps on that floor.”
@Jordan Clarkson and @Mike Conley are looking forward to seeing an old friend tonight 🇫🇷
#ShootaroundInterviews | @zionsbank – 4:09 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Despite 82 points among Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson, horrendous late-game execution saw a victory slip away in a 1-point defeat at the hands of the Jazz. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/three-ob… – 4:00 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
When Gobert was on the Jazz, I was always watching to see his game-day or travel outfits when it was particularly cold or snowy because I was always impressed by him having jackets that fit his arms (7’9 wingspan).
That’s an impressive coat. – 3:59 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, both sidelined vs Utah on Wednesday, will be available for Warriors tomorrow vs Celtics, per Steve Kerr. – 3:54 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who both missed the Warriors’ game in Utah, will be available tomorrow against Boston, per Steve Kerr. – 3:53 PM

Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard
#Lions CB Jeff Okudah (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Minnesota. – 3:47 PM

Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
I miss basketball. – 3:39 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
“I have a lot of amazing relationships here that will last forever.” – @Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/e2gc5eN5CT – 3:33 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Full interview from shootaround with Rudy Gobert this morning: youtube.com/watch?v=dRrUEW… – 3:23 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jordan McLaughlin remains a +/- freak pic.twitter.com/i12fXLkI9p – 3:10 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Friday + gameday = incredible 𝓋𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈 😁
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/UcAngBqeij – 3:05 PM