Wolves gameday: Five Minnesota players on protocol list, Jazz at full strength
Wolves try to get back to .500 against Jazz, the Northwest Division leader
December 23, 2021 at 1:09AM
8 p.m., Vivint Arena
TV: BSN Radio: 830-AM
Wolves update: Their four-game win streak ended with a Tuesday loss in Dallas. ... Five players — Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince, Josh Okogie, Patrick Beverley and Jarred Vanderbilt — are in the NBA's health and safety protocols because of COVID-19. ... F Jaylen Nowell (thumb) and F Naz Reid (calf) are questionable. ... Wolves (15-16) are 6-7 in road games.
Jazz update: Utah (21-9) leads the Northwest Division. ... G Donovan Mitchell is the scoring leader (25.0) and C Rudy Gobert averages 15 rebounds per game, best in the NBA. ... No Jazz player is sidelined because of COVID-19. ... Jazz is 46-19 all-time at home against the Wolves.
Tuesday’s meeting will be the third Emirates Cup West Group A game for both teams.
