The Wolves were without three players from the regular rotation but turned to Rob Dillingham, Luka Garza and Jaylen Clark for help. Anthony Edwards' 36 points helped, too.

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Anthony Edwards had 36 points and 11 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with an 138-113 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Thursday.

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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.

The Timberwolves are currently 14-11 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Jazz have a 1-9 record in their last ten games at home.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named to the NBA Western Conference All-Star Team on Thursday. He made the team as a reserve after being voted in by head coaches, and it marks his third straight All-Star appearance.

Forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker said after the game that coach Finch, "woke up choosing violence" and added that he's been yelling at everybody. Anthony Edwards also commented on his ejection, saying, "I think he went to sleep last night with violence on his mind."

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights. Added to the All-Star Game as a reserve Thursday,

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves put together a dominant third quarter during a 138-113 rout over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center.

Added to the All-Star Game as a reserve Thursday, Edwards had 11 assists and keyed a decisive 44-22 third quarter for the Timberwolves.