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Detroit-Wolves recap

February 9, 2015 at 4:22AM
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14) grabs a defensive rebound in front of Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Timberwolves defeated the Pistons 112-101. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14) grabs a defensive rebound in front of Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Timberwolves defeated the Pistons 112-101. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Nikola Pekovic

He had a season-high 29 points, with 15 coming in the fourth quarter, equaling his career high for points in a quarter.

By the numbers

2 Consecutive games in which all five Wolves starters have scored in double figures.

10 Consecutive victories vs. the Pistons. The next-longest active winning streak against any team is one.

19 Wolves' third-quarter lead, their largest since Dec. 10 vs. Portland.

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