Minnesota's woes continued Tueday when their losing streak was extended to nine games, falling to Utah by a score of 100 - 94. The Timberwolves let an eight - point lead with four minutes to go slip away as the Jazz scored 11 unanswered points to take control. In their Monday night loss to the Clippers, the Jazz's sub - par free throw shooting sunk them down the stretch, but they performed much better at the charity stripe Tuesday, burying 17 of their 22 free throws against the Timberwolves. Gordon Hayward had his third 20 - point game in his last four contests. Against the Timberwolves, he led the Jazz with 26 points in 36 minutes. Despite losing their ninth straight game, Minnesota has to be encouraged by Shabazz Muhammad's night. Muhammad scored a season - high 30 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting from the floor, including five three - pointers. The Timberwolves are idle Wednesday before hosting the Kings on New Year's Day. The Jazz, coming off a tough loss Monday night at the Clippers, were able to rally in the fourth quarter against the Timberwolves. Utah has now won five of their last seven games, including wins at the Heat and at the Grizzlies. The Jazz will have the next two nights off before hosting the Hawks on Friday.
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