Jazz vs Timberwolves preview: Keyonte George stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Utah Jazz (1-8) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-3) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at Target Center. Keyonte George headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Jazz vs Timberwolves: game info
- Start: 7:00 PM ET, Target Center.
- TV: DAZN MIN, KJZZ-TV.
- Records: Utah Jazz 1-8, Minnesota Timberwolves 7-3.
Recent form: last five games
Jazz: L 117-111 (OT) vs SA, L 112-90 vs POR, L 119-97 at SA, L 120-113 (OT) at NO, L 112-100 at DAL.
Timberwolves: W 127-101 vs LAC, L 121-111 at SA, W 112-100 vs MIL, W 117-107 at HOU, W 115-109 at NO.
Jazz vs Timberwolves injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Jazz: Jusuf Nurkic (C) out - foot; Jaren Jackson Jr. (F) out - knee; Lauri Markkanen (F) day-to-day - wrist.
- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (G) out - knee; Donte DiVincenzo (G) out - lower leg tendon; Joan Beringer (F) day-to-day - fracture.
Player trends to know
Keyonte George (Jazz): He is averaging 21.3 points across 9 games played (32.3 minutes a night), with 16+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 31-4-3, 8-3-4, 7-7-0, 39-2-9, 16-6-9.
Ace Bailey (Jazz): He is averaging 7.1 rebounds across 9 games played (30.4 minutes a night), with 6+ rebounds in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 19-6-0, 9-7-1, 5-6-2, 15-5-1, 12-6-0.
LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves): He is averaging 17.7 points across 10 games played (27.6 minutes a night), with 12+ points in 7 of 10. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 24-4-7, 10-8-4, 34-6-3, 20-2-6, 22-2-8.
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves): He is averaging 11.8 rebounds across 9 games played (29.9 minutes a night), with 10+ rebounds in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 1-4-1, 9-13-4, 10-10-1, 8-11-2, 8-11-0.
Matchup angle
The Jazz have won 0 of their last 5 and the Timberwolves have won 4 of 5. Over those games the Jazz scored 102.2 and allowed 116.0 a game; the Timberwolves scored 116.4 and allowed 107.6.
What to watch
- Keyonte George's points: 21.3 a game this season, 7, 39, 16 in his last three.
- Ace Bailey's rebounds: 7.1 a game this season, 6, 5, 6 in his last three.
- LaMelo Ball's points: 17.7 a game this season, 34, 20, 22 in his last three.
- Rudy Gobert's rebounds: 11.8 a game this season, 10, 11, 11 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Keyonte George playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Keyonte George as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Jazz vs Timberwolves tonight? The game starts at 7:00 PM ET at Target Center. TV: DAZN MIN, KJZZ-TV.
How has Keyonte George played lately? Keyonte George is averaging 21.3 points this season and scored 7, 39, 16 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.