Dosunmu Scores 26 as Timberwolves Win Again

Ayo Dosunmu pumped in 26 points, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 at the Target Centre in Minneapolis on Sunday, which is Monday morning in Nigeria. This win marks their fourth straight victory.

The 26-year-old, who averages 18.1 points this season, made 7-of-13 shots from the field. He was hot from beyond the arc, hitting 4-of-5 three-pointers, and he sank all eight of his free throws. Dosunmu also grabbed four rebounds, made two steals, and had one assist.

Dosunmu has been key to Minnesota’s success while star guard Anthony Edwards has been out. Edwards last played in a tough 147-145 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he scored 47 points. Since then, the Timberwolves have won five of their seven games, with this current winning streak including both regular season games and the NBA Cup.

Minnesota outscored Utah in every quarter: 28-25, 29-26, 33-27, and 25-22.

LaMelo Ball added 24 points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels contributed 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Bones Hyland chipped in 14 points, while Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.

For the Jazz, Darryn Peterson matched Dosunmu's 26 points. Keyonte George scored 19 points, Jaxson Hayes had 18, and Josh Green added 10 points. Nigeria’s D’Tigers guard Josh Okogie played 17 minutes for Utah, finishing with one rebound and one steal.

After the game, Ball praised Dosunmu, saying, “Ayo is a track star. I call him the jet. He definitely gets out and run, and I love people who get out and run. It’s easy to play with him.”