Edwards scores 37, Randle adds 19 with 10 rebounds as Timberwolves beat the Jazz 137-97

MINNEAPOLIS AP Anthony Edwards scored points and Julius Randle added points rebounds and assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz - in an NBA Cup tournament Friday night Edwards in his second challenge back after missing four games with a strained hamstring shot for from -point distance Randle was just one rebound shy of completing his triple-double in the first half as Minnesota built a - lead at the break He had his second triple-double of the week after accomplishing the feat Monday in a win at Brooklyn Jaden McDaniels had points and seven rebounds for the Timberwolves who shot a season-high from the floor Keyonte George led Utah with points and Lauri Markkanen added for the Jazz who shot from the field and allowed a season-high point total Utah allowed at least points for the third time in nine games this season Second-year point guard Isaiah Collier made his season debut after missing Utah s first eight games with a strained hamstring Edwards started promptly hitting two -pointers and a -foot step-back jumper in the seconds He scored points to help Minnesota race out to a - lead after one quarter The contest was Minnesota s first in the NBA Cup The Jazz slipped to - in the competition The teams are part of the Western Conference Group A along with Phoenix Oklahoma City and Sacramento Up next Jazz Host the Minnesota Timberwolves again on Monday Timberwolves At Sacramento on Sunday night before a rematch with the Jazz in Utah on Monday AP NBA https apnews com hub nba Source