- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Utah Jazz (20-48) will be visiting the Target Center this Wednesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-27).
In their previous game, the Jazz faced the Kings and suffered a defeat with a score of 116-111. The Jazz committed 16 fouls, while the Kings tallied 19. Utah hit 11 of their 36 attempts from beyond the arc, achieving an 82.1% free throw rate by converting 23 of 28 tries. Sacramento recorded 50 rebounds (12 offensive, 38 defensive) and registered 5 blocks. They facilitated 28 assists and made 9 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Utah allowed their rival to connect on 48.2% of their shots (41 out of 85). The Jazz managed to hand out 22 assists while forcing 18 turnovers and securing 12 steals. In terms of rebounding, they gathered 40 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds, and converted 17 of 25 free throw attempts for a percentage of 68.0%. Utah concluded the matchup with a field goal percentage of 47.7% (41 of 86) and made 12 out of 36 attempts from three-point range.
Cody Williams made a significant contribution in this contest, boasting a stellar field goal percentage of 60.0% and dishing out 7 assists. He logged 38 minutes on the floor and secured 7 rebounds while scoring 34 points on 12 of 20 shooting.
Entering this game, Utah holds a record of 20-48 this season. They average 15.6 turnovers and commit 21.6 fouls per game. As a cohesive unit, the Jazz secure 43.8 rebounds per game and have achieved 1,996 assists this season, ranking 2nd in the NBA for assists. The Jazz convert 34.8% of their three-point attempts (879 of 2,525) and maintain a free throw percentage of 79.8%. They score an average of 117.3 points per game (8th in the league) while connecting on 46.5% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Jazz force an average of 14.3 turnovers and draw 20.5 personal fouls per game. They rank last in the league in surrendering assists, with 2,065 allowed this season. The Jazz allow opponents to shoot 48.9% from the field (3,010 of 6,158) and collect 45.2 rebounds per game. Opposing teams convert 37.0% of their three-point attempts, leaving the Jazz ranked 30th in the league for points allowed per game (124.9).
In their last game, the Timberwolves were defeated by the Thunder, finishing with a score of 116-103. Minnesota secured 38 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards, totaling 46 in this matchup. They turned the ball over 25 times and recorded 5 steals during the game. The Thunder committed 16 fouls, which led to 22 free throw attempts for the Timberwolves, who made 16 for a rate of 72.7%. From three-point territory, Minnesota successfully hit 15 of 33 attempts (45.5%). Ultimately, they shot 36 out of 77 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.8%. The Timberwolves allowed the Thunder to shoot 42 out of 101 from the field, which equated to a shooting percentage of 41.6%. Minnesota concluded with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5% (15 of 40) and finished 17 of 19 from the free throw line (89.5%). In terms of rebounding, Minnesota allowed Oklahoma City to total 44 rebounds (15 offensive).
Julius Randle significantly influenced the Timberwolves’ performance, scoring 32 points in 35 minutes on the court and contributing 6 assists. He achieved an impressive field goal percentage of 61.1%, making 11 of 18 attempts and pulling down 7 rebounds.
Currently, Minnesota holds a record of 41-27 this season. They average 21.3 personal fouls per game and convert 74.9% of their free throw attempts. The Timberwolves assist teammates on average 26.1 times per game (16th in the league) while averaging 14.9 turnovers. They have scored a total of 8,055 points this season (118.5 per game) and grab 44.4 rebounds per game. On offense, Minnesota boasts a shooting percentage of 48.5%, ranking them 3rd in the league.
Defensively, the Timberwolves rank 15th in the league in points allowed per game (115.2). They force opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game and restrict teams to 46.3% shooting from the field (9th in the league). Minnesota allows 36.0% shooting from three-point range (852 of 2,367) and opponents convert on 77.8% of their free throw attempts. They average 26.1 assists and allow 42.9 total rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 9th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Minnesota
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