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Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Keeping the dream alive

By Tyler Crandall

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24: Tom Thibodeau talks to Nemanja Bjelica #8 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 24, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24: Tom Thibodeau talks to Nemanja Bjelica #8 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 24, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Key No. 2: Contest Karl-Anthony Towns

Look, just like any other bonafide superstar, you can never really stop them. Or rather, they can have bad nights, but even if you play ridiculous defense, they could still beat you from sheer talent.

In his third NBA season, Towns is averaging 41 percent from the three-point-line. Rudy Gobert will have his hands full trying to keep up.

The positive is that without Jimmy Butler, it will likely take a mammoth effort from KAT and Andrew Wiggins both to beat the Jazz. Coming fresh off of a 40 and 37 minutes night, respectively, these two may not have the legs to last the night. I’ve been critical of Tom Thibodeau’s rotation management, but I’ll spare the criticism here.

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