Brandon Roy: Started at guard and grabbed opening tip. Wolves' first nine points came off his four assists.Andrei Kirilenko: Started at forward and showed his all-around game. Made his first shot attempt (and was fouled) and had team's first dunk of season.
Alexey Shved, Chase Budinger: First Wolves off the bench, entering at 3:47 of the first quarter.
Dante Cunningham: On the floor when Wolves retook the lead late in the third quarter and at close-out time. Led team with nine rebounds.
Greg Stiemsma: With Nikola Pekovic having an off night, had nine points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
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