Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview and Prediction

Timberwolves look to bounce back at home against struggling Jazz

Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:49pm

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The Utah Jazz (20-48) will travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-27) at Target Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The Timberwolves are coming off a loss to the Thunder, while the Jazz are looking to rebound after a close defeat against the Kings. Minnesota will aim to get back on track at home against the struggling Jazz squad.

Why it matters

This matchup features a clear mismatch between the playoff-contending Timberwolves and the rebuilding Jazz. Minnesota will look to take care of business at home against an inferior opponent, while Utah hopes to pull off an upset and build some momentum despite their poor record this season.

The details

The Jazz are led by Cody Williams, who had 34 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in their last game. However, Utah struggled defensively, allowing the Kings to shoot 48.2% from the field. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, were led by Julius Randle's 32 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Thunder. Minnesota will look to bounce back at home, where they have been strong this season.

  • The game will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Utah's last game was a 116-111 loss to the Kings on March 16, 2026.
  • Minnesota's last game was a 116-103 loss to the Thunder on March 16, 2026.

The players

Cody Williams

A key contributor for the Jazz, scoring 34 points on 60% shooting with 7 rebounds and 7 assists in their last game.

Julius Randle

Led the Timberwolves with 32 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds in their last game against the Thunder.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back at home and take care of business against a team like the Jazz.”

— Julius Randle (Instagram)

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to get back in the win column at home against the struggling Jazz, while Utah hopes to pull off an upset and build some momentum.

The takeaway

This matchup features a clear mismatch between the playoff-contending Timberwolves and the rebuilding Jazz. Minnesota will be heavily favored at home and will look to take care of business against an inferior opponent, while Utah hopes to pull off an upset and build some positive momentum despite their poor record this season.