Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with 9.7 seconds left to help the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-116, snapping a six-game losing streak in the series.

Sexton finished Friday's 117-116 win over Minnesota with 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and three assists in 17 minutes. Sexton was given the green light to play Friday after missing Utah's last 10 games due to a left ankle sprain.

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The real story of this battle was in its finish, however. Utah held a flimsy seven-point cushion heading into the final minutes and blinked as the T-Wolves took the lead on a 10-to-2 run with just over a minute to play.

Collin Sexton will miss his seventh straight game due to the ankle injury he suffered in early February. It appears that he’s ramping his way back towards a return soon though. In his absence, the Jazz have leaned upon youngsters Isaiah Collier and Keyonte George to fill his void.

Utah comes into a matchup with Toronto after losing 10 straight road games. Friday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Yet, the Jazz will have some reinforcements in the lineup to bank on as center Walker Kessler is ... John Collins, and Collin Sexton, but as for Kessler, he looks ready to go.

Collin Sexton will miss his seventh straight ... A big Utah frontline of Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, and John Collins should be a nice test for the Thunder. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with ... Jazz: John Collins and Collin Sexton both returned to the lineup following long absences. Sexton sat out 11 games with a left ...