Overview
- Edwards poured in 37 points on 12-of-21 shooting with 7-of-12 from three in Minnesota’s 137-97 home win Friday in group play.
- Julius Randle recorded a 19-point, 10-rebound, 12-assist triple-double as the Timberwolves shot a season-best 56.8%.
- Minnesota blitzed Utah 43-15 in the first quarter and led 79-45 at halftime to take control early.
- It was Edwards’ second game back after missing four with a strained right hamstring; Utah fell to 0-2 in Western Conference Group A.
- Keyonte George led the Jazz with 18 points and Lauri Markkanen had 12, and EssentiallySports reported center Walker Kessler faces season-ending shoulder surgery.