The Utah Jazz were down by 11 points at halftime, and honestly, it looked like they were in trouble. But then the third quarter happened — and wow, what a turnaround. The Jazz went on a crazy 27-4 run that totally flipped the game. They outscored the Timberwolves by 13 points in that period and took the lead going into the last quarter. You could really see the momentum swing, and it was pretty exciting to watch.
Key Moments That Changed the Game
One moment that really stood out was just a minute into the third quarter. Walker Kessler blocked a shot right at the rim, which led to a fast break. Rookie Isaiah Collier made a quick pass to John Collins, who nailed a three-pointer from the corner. That play seemed to light a fire under the Jazz — they suddenly looked way more confident and controlled the rest of the quarter. It wasn’t just luck either; their shooting was sharp, and their defense stepped up big time.
During the third, the Jazz were on fire, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting half of their threes. They also forced Minnesota into four turnovers, turning those mistakes into easy points. John Collins really took over, finishing the quarter with 29 points and 10 rebounds — that guy was unstoppable.
Injury Updates and What It Means
Both teams were missing some important players because of injuries. The Timberwolves didn’t have Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, or Julius Randle, which definitely made things tougher for them. On the Jazz side, Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson were out, resting up and managing their injuries. So both teams were kind of fighting through some lineup challenges.
This was the second of four games these teams will play against each other this season. The Timberwolves had won the first one pretty decisively back in January. But with this strong third quarter, the Jazz showed they’re not ready to give up and are still fighting hard for wins.
What’s Next for the Jazz?
The Jazz showed a lot of grit and resilience in this game, which fans are loving. That third quarter really gave a glimpse of what this team can do when everything clicks. If they keep playing like this, especially with key guys stepping up, they could have a solid run ahead. It’ll be interesting to see how they build on this in the next games.
