GAME RECAP
Impact player
Kevin Martin, Wolves
In his first game back from injury, Martin scored 19 of his 26 points in the first quarter.
By the NUMBERS
20-9 Points and rebounds in 28 minutes by Nikola Pekovic, also in his first game back from injury.
14 Points allowed in the third quarter by the Wolves. They scored 31.
6 Points by former Timberwolf Derrick Williams in 21 minutes.
7 assists for Kevin Love, again getting close to a triple-double (22 points and 10 rebounds).
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