Utah's defense has slipped. The Jazz are allowing an average of 98 points in regulation during their last five games.




The Timberwolves are much better offensively than defensively. They rank in the top 10 in free throw percentage. Minnesota is averaging 106 points per game in its last four games at Target Center.




The Timberwolves' offense should be even better this game as point guard Ricky Rubio is expected to play after missing the past six games.




Utah's front line should receive a boost as Derrick Favors is expected to play after missing last game with back spasms. No team gives up more points in the paint than Minnesota.




The Timberwolves also rank last in defensive scoring and defensive field goal percentage. They are fourth from last in 3-point defensive field goal percentage so Gordon Hayward and Trey Burke should be in line for big games. Minnesota has permitted triple digits in 14 of its last 16 games.




This is the fourth meeting between these two teams. Each of the previous three went above this total.