Delta Center Gives Joe Ingles Warm Welcome In Timberwolves Return

SALT LAKE CITY – Late in the fourth with Minnesota leading by over 20, the Utah Jazz fans at Delta Center gave a warm welcome to Joe Ingles.

It started with chants. When Ingles walked from the bench to the scorer’s table, the chants turned to cheers.

Joe Ingles love from Jazz fans pic.twitter.com/qHrB7r3Ul5

— Timberwolves Clips (@WolvesClips) January 31, 2025

Ingles has played in just nine games for the Wolves this season. His last appearance came on January 18 against the Cavaliers.

The game marked the third time that Ingles played in downtown Salt Lake City, not in a Jazz jersey.

Even three years removed from his tenure in Utah, there is no doubt about Ingle’s fan-favorite status in the 801.

Fans at Delta Center started chanting “Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe”… TWOlves coach heard him and put Joe Ingles into the game… Delta Center ERUPTED!
Utah still loves Joe Ingles.#TakeNote

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_TV) January 31, 2025

Unfortunately, in three minutes of action, Ingles was unable to score. He still got in the stat sheet with one rebound and one assist.

The Jazz went on to fall to the Timberwolves, 138-113.

Joe Ingles’ Jazz Era

After starting his career as the 15th man on the roster signed to help lottery pick and fellow Australian Dante Exum with his transition to the NBA, Ingles rapidly worked his way into the rotation as one of the most trustworthy players during the Quin Snyder era.

Despite barely catching on with an NBA team as a rookie, Ingles went on to play 590 games for the Jazz, including 313 starts.

During his time in Utah, the 6-foot-8 guard averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.

Ingles is the Jazz franchise leader with 1,071 made threes, ranks fifth in total assists, ninth in steals, sixth in three-point percentage, and third in effective field-goal percentage.

Jazz Host Gobert, Timberwolves On Winning Streak

Utah will see a familiar face at Delta Center tonight, as Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves will come into town for the first time this year.

The Jazz are currently in the middle of their longest losing streak of the season at seven games. However, starting with Minnesota, they will have four straight chances to pick up a win in front of the home fans.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have caught their stride after a rough start and have won four straight. Utah and Minnesota will play three more times before the season comes to an end in mid-April.

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Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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