RADIO: KFAN (1320 AM)
TV: KJZZ Ch. 14
Game: #9
Minnesota T-Wolves
Friday, 6 p.m.
Target Center
Series:
first game
Home: 4-1
Away: 1-2
Streak: won 2
Last 10: 5-3
For the Jazz . . . The Jazz have knocked off both NBA finalists, San Antonio and New York, in their last two games. . . . Through Wednesday's games, Malone ranked sixth in NBA scoring. He needs 144 more points to tie Michael Jordan for third on the league's all-scoring list. . . . Backup guard Howard Eisley needs one assist for 1,000 in his career.
For the Timberwolves . . . Garnett, the NBA's Player of the Week for games played Nov. 8-14, led the NBA in rebounding and was second in scoring through Wednesday. Brandon led the NBA in average assists, and Szczerbiak was third among all rookie scorers. . . . Minnesota had a season-low 85 points in a 4-point upset loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.