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Keyonte George's 43 Points Lift Jazz Past Timberwolves

1/22/2026

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Summary

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Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 127-122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jusuf Nurkic of the Utah Jazz posted a triple-double with 16 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 38 points as Minnesota squandered a 15-point lead.
The Timberwolves will host the Chicago Bulls next, while the Utah Jazz face the San Antonio Spurs.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, clinched their sixth NBA championship on June 14, 1998, defeating the Utah Jazz 87-86 in Game 6. This victory marked the culmination of a dominant era, with the Bulls achieving a 72-10 regular season record and securing two three-peats from 1991 to 1998. Jordan's iconic game-winning shot solidified his legacy as one of basketball's greatest players.

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Story summary

Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 127-122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jusuf Nurkic of the Utah Jazz posted a triple-double with 16 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 38 points as Minnesota squandered a 15-point lead.
The Timberwolves will host the Chicago Bulls next, while the Utah Jazz face the San Antonio Spurs.

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