Minnesota leads Utah 57-51 at halftime, with LaMelo Ball and Darryn Peterson tied for the game-high 12 points.
On Sunday, Minnesota built a 57-51 halftime lead by winning both quarters, 28-25 and 29-26. LaMelo Ball paced the Timberwolves with 12 points, while Darryn Peterson matched him for Utah and Keyonte George added 11 points and seven assists. George’s playmaking has kept the Jazz within reach despite Minnesota entering at 7-3 and third in the power index, compared with Utah’s 1-8 record and No. 29 ranking. After the break, watch whether George can turn those assists into a Utah push—or Minnesota can widen its six-point cushion.
Key Performers
LaMelo Ball, Minnesota: 12 points, 3 assists Darryn Peterson, Utah: 12 points, 4 rebounds Keyonte George, Utah: 11 points, 7 assists