Al Jefferson had 22 points & eight rebounds to help Utah keep its playoff hopes alive with a 96-80 victory over the Timberwolves on Monday night.
Mo Williams had 15 points & seven assists for the Jazz, who needed a win to avoid being eliminated in the Western Conference playoff race.
Williams had 18 points and six rebounds for the wolves, who were missing center Pekovic because of a bruised left calf. Foye scored 14 points for the Jazz.