A game against the West’s worst was a chance to let down, but Minnesota pulled away in the second half, helped by Anthony Edwards' 36 points.

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights. Added to the All-Star Game as a reserve Thursday,

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The Timberwolves are currently 14-11 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Jazz have a 1-9 record in their last ten games at home.

The Golden State Warriors secured a much-needed win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Steve Kerr's team was seriously undermanned, with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga all watching from the sidelines.

Second-year guard Brandin Podziemski was one of those player to answer the call, finishing the night with 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in what head coach Steve Kerr called a “fantastic” performance.