The Jazz are back to being a premier defensive club with Rudy Gobert back at 100 percent. The Jazz haven't surrendered more than 100 points during any of their last eight games. During this span they are holding foes to an average of 95 points per game. The Timberwolves just lost 108-99 at Portland last night. Their starters played big minutes. So the Timberwolves won't be looking to play up-tempo. They also are without their best offensive player, Jimmy Butler.

The Timberwolves are not a good defensive team, but the Jazz are averaging only 87.6 points in their last three games.