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The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Utah Jazz 147–111 on March 18 at Target Center, cruising well below the 231.5 Vegas total line in a lopsided affair. A. Dosunmu led Minnesota with 23 points, while J. Randle added 21, as the Timberwolves shot 54.2 percent from the field and drained 18 three-pointers to control the pace. Utah's B. Sensabaugh scored a game-high 41 points in a losing effort, but the Jazz couldn't generate offensive rhythm, shooting just 43 percent and committing 23 turnovers against Minnesota's 17. The Timberwolves' second quarter proved decisive—a 29-point frame that built separation—and their defense suffocated Utah throughout, holding the Jazz to 26 assists and forcing 15 steals. Minnesota's 128.7 offensive rating and 100.5 defensive rating underscored their dominance on both ends. The 36-point margin marks a statement win for the Timberwolves' playoff positioning, while Utah's offensive inconsistency and turnover problems signal continued struggles down the stretch.
