UPDATE: In a thrilling comeback, the Utah Jazz defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-122 on November 7, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Keyonte George delivered an electrifying performance, scoring a career-high 43 points, while Jusuf Nurkic recorded his second career triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Jazz trailed by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but a fierce rally in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Nurkic’s triple-double marks his first since 2019, and the win also marks Will Hardy’s 100th career victory as head coach of the Jazz.
With just over a minute left in the game, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 38 points, cutting the Jazz’s lead to 121-119 with a powerful dunk. However, George swiftly responded with a clutch three-pointer, followed by two free throws from Nurkic to keep Minnesota at bay.
The game took a dramatic turn as the Jazz scored on their first 11 possessions of the fourth quarter, culminating in a go-ahead layup by Isaiah Collier, who also contributed 18 points and 10 assists off the bench. This crucial play gave Utah a 107-106 lead, which they maintained for the remainder of the match.
Earlier in the game, Minnesota jumped to a quick 21-10 lead, but the Jazz responded with a fierce 16-5 run, highlighted by back-to-back baskets from Julius Randle, who finished with 19 points. George’s explosive 14 points in the second quarter helped the Jazz flip the script, pushing Utah ahead 55-50 late in the half.
Despite trailing by just one point at halftime, the Timberwolves surged ahead in the third quarter, led by Donte DiVincenzo, who facilitated a pivotal 17-4 run. DiVincenzo concluded the game with 15 points and a team-high 8 assists.
This exciting game showcased the resilience of the Jazz, demonstrating their ability to overcome significant obstacles. Fans can anticipate more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.
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