Timberwolves crush Utah Jazz to end three-game road trip
Mar 18, 2026, 8:36 PM | Updated: Mar 19, 2026, 9:39 am
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – It was all Timberwolves on Wednesday night as the Utah Jazz ended a three-game road trip with a 147-111 loss to their Western Conference foes.
The Timberwolves (43-27, 6th in the West) host the Jazz (20-49, 14th in the West) at Target Center on Wednesday, March 18. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. MT.
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back at home tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ZLH7Ao2MkE
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
Merely a formality at this point, but the @utahjazz have officially been eliminated from the playoffs with tonight’s loss to Minnesota.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 19, 2026
Pregame
The @utahjazz injury report:
OUT – Keyonte George (hamstring)
OUT – Blake Hinson (2-way)
OUT – Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
OUT – Walker Kessler (shoulder)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (hip)
OUT – Jusuf Nurkic (nose)
QUEST – Ace Bailey (concussion)
QUEST – John Konchar (calf)
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 17, 2026
UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Utah Jazz:
QUESTIONABLE
Clark- Right Calf SorenessOUT
Edwards- Right Knee Inflammation
Freeman- Two-Way
Phillips- G League Assignment
Reid- Right Ankle Sprain
Zikarsky- Two-Way https://t.co/ie0Z88oUmx— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) March 18, 2026
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Cody’s taking it to another level 📈#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fvZUpV4BZo
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 18, 2026
first five to wrap up the road trip 🚗#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/RTbqzPlVk8
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
First Quarter
It’s not the most exciting developmental path, but right now what the @utahjazz need from Ace Bailey is to become a legit 3-and-d wing.
If he can do that consistently next year he’ll be a huge positive with the starters.
His iso/playmaking game can evolve from there.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 19, 2026
Brice is hitting the high notes and playing that sweet, 𝓼𝓶𝓸𝓸𝓽𝓱 𝓳𝓪𝔃𝔃 🎶🎷🎶 pic.twitter.com/YBmITYLSZ7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
The @utahjazz led 28-27, but allowed the @Timberwolves to close the first quarter on a 16-3 run, and now trail 43-31.
Brice Sensabaugh has 13 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/VbU2qMdpqj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2026
Second Quarter
Ace is 19-38 from three in his last five games.
He’s really beginning to dial in his stroke. https://t.co/gsENvCROWq
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 19, 2026
ACE THREE COUNTER: ♠️♥️♣️♦️
back-to-back from deep and he’s up to 12 points! pic.twitter.com/iz2HnmBrMe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
the float game is sensational 😮💨☁️ pic.twitter.com/wglJD6ZFJu
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
At the break, the @utahjazz trail the @timberwolves 72-58.
Brice Sensabaugh has 23 points, while Ace Bailey has added 12. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Nw41XeXROT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2026
Third Quarter
🗣️ AND ONEEE! pic.twitter.com/8NXAFATspI
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
Midway through the third, the @utahjazz trail the @timberwolves 88-72.
Five different Timberwolves players are already in double-digits in scoring. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/aViLnQqQF5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2026
Through three, the @utahjazz trail the @timberwolves 110-84.
Jazz were outscored 38-26 in the frame. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/r86hDYefbF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2026
Fourth Quarter
GET UP, @mamba___11! 😤🇩🇴 pic.twitter.com/mlTwFgI773
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2026
The @Timberwolves thump the @utahjazz 147-111.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 41 points, his second 40-point game of the season. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Nw41XeXROT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2026
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