Jaden McDaniels secures the first shot with 5 seconds left
The The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking over Utah Jazz on Friday night in what is also the tournament game of the season. This one started quickly from the jump, like Jaden McDaniels scored the first bucket with a dunk in the first five seconds of the game.
Right after the tip-off, the 25-year-old forward ripped the ball away from Keyont George. Immediately after the steal, McDaniels had an open lane to the hoop from nearly half court. The Timberwolves star took everyone to the brink shoot an amazing slam.
With the first quarter already over, McDaniels is playing as one of the Timberwolves’ main contributors. He already had 11 points and two rebounds, helping Minnesota take an early 43-15 lead. Jade McDaniels is one of three players who have already scored in double figures (Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle).
McDaniels has been one of the more consistent options for the Timberwolves this season, having now played in all nine games so far. He’s in a position where he can serve as one of the main scoring options for the club, giving Minnesota three legitimate scorers on the court. Jaden McDaniels entered Friday against the Jazz, averaging 17.9 points (career-high), 41 rebounds and 2.1 assists (career-high) per game while shooting 52.4% from the field (career-high) and 48.4% from beyond the arc (career-high).
If the six-year pro keeps up this level of play, then he’s certainly on pace for a career year. That would be beneficial, not only for him, but also for a Timberwolves team that competes in a tough Western Conference.
2025-11-08 01:42:00
