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The Utah Jazz made a big comeback in the third quarter of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trailing by 11 points at halftime, the Jazz went on an incredible 27-4 run. They outscored the Timberwolves by 13 points in the third quarter and gained the lead heading into the final period.
One of the key moments came early in the third, just a minute after the break. Walker Kessler blocked a shot at the rim, leading to a fast break where rookie Isaiah Collier passed to John Collins, who hit a three-pointer. This play helped give the Jazz momentum as they dominated the third quarter.
In that period, the Jazz shot 66.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range. They also forced Minnesota into four turnovers, turning them into scoring opportunities. John Collins, who had been playing well in the first half, took over in the third, finishing the quarter with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
walker block to a john corner three?!?!
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 1, 2025
𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 🫡 pic.twitter.com/OWDW9RnhWQ
Injury Updates for Both Teams
Both teams had key players missing due to injuries. The Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle, while the Jazz were missing Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson for injury maintenance.
This game was the second of four in the 2024-2025 season series between the two teams. In the first game on January 30, the Timberwolves beat the Jazz 138-113 in Salt Lake City. With this strong third-quarter performance, the Jazz were looking to get back on track and secure a win.
the category is: John Collins dunks pic.twitter.com/VoyMT0BgX7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 1, 2025
The Jazz showed their resilience and ability to bounce back, and fans are excited to see how they will perform in future games.
