PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves enter Monday riding a two-game winning streak after defeating Sacramento 144-117 on Sunday , while the Jazz sit at 3-6 on the season and 11th in the Western Conference. This marks the second night of a back-to-back for Minnesota, which leads the season series 1-0 after a 40-point Emirates NBA Cup victory on Friday. The Timberwolves boast a top-tier efficient attack on the rim ranking third in the league, while the Jazz struggle with defensive spacing and three-point shooting efficiency at 27th and 29th respectively. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels led the charge with 26 and 21 points in the Kings win, while Rudy Gobert anchored the defense with a double-double. Utah's main vulnerability lies in allowing high-quality three-point opportunities, ranking dead last defensively at 30th, and their defense against attacks at the rim sits second-to-last at 28th. The Jazz rank 26th offensively with a 109.1 rating and 25th defensively with a 117.2 rating , making them one of the league's most vulnerable matchups. Lauri Markkanen carries the scoring load at 28.3 points per game with strong three-point shooting at 33.7 percent, while Keyonte George chips in 22.1 points and 7.2 assists. Despite the second-consecutive-night challenge, the Timberwolves should enter as clear favorites to secure the road victory.