GAME RECAP
Impact player
Ricky Rubio, Wolves
The point guard with the shaky jump shot found a lot of ways to help, scoring 14 points with nine assists, eight rebounds and three steals. And about that jump shot: He went 4-for-6 from the field, 5-for-6 from the line and made his only three-point shot.
By the NUMBERS
30 The Wolves' lead in the third quarter.
18 Turnovers by the Pelicans.
35 Free throws shot by the Wolves. The Pelicans shot 22.
55.7 The Wolves' shooting percentage.
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