The Utah Jazz defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 112 - 103, at Target Center on Monday. This was your stereotypical veteran versus young team and the more experienced squad was able to prevail with a win. It was close throughout though, as there were 10 ties and seven lead changes, with no team leading by more than 11 points. The Jazz won with their interior play, as they scored 60 points in the paint, while holding the Timberwolves to just 44 bench points. Utah shot 51 percent from the field, while Minnesota shot 44 percent on their end. Utah (10 - 8) have been getting it done with defense this season, but the offense was on display in this win. George Hill was the player of the game, tallying 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Gordon Hayward was n't far behind, finishing with 24 points, five rebounds and two steals of his own. Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double, totaling 16 points and 17 rebounds. Trey Lyles was a nice spark off the bench, scoring 13 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting. Utah will have a quick turnaround, as they host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday for their next game. Minnesota (5 - 12) have been a huge disappointment this season and this loss only adds to their struggles. Zach LaVine had one of the best games of his career though, accumulating 28 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Karl-Anthony Towns double - doubled in a 19 - point, 12 - rebound outing. Andrew Wiggins scored 13 points on 6 - of - 16 shooting. Ricky Rubio and Gorgui Dieng finished with 11 points a piece. Minnesota will look to play better on Wednesday, when they host the New York Knicks,
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