GAME RECAP
Impact player
Karl-Anthony Towns
He scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and had 18 rebounds.
By the NUMBERS
22-5 The Wolves edge in points off the bench, with Tyus Jones hitting three threes to lead the way with 11.
17-5 Wolves edge on the fast break.
14 Assists by Ricky Rubio, who now has 10 or more in five of his past seven games.
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