GAME RECAP
Impact player
Gorgui Dieng, Wolves
The rookie backup center delivered career highs across the board in a 37-minute, 12-point, 11-rebound, five-blocked-shot night in his first NBA start.
By the number
26 Points for former Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams in his second game back at Target Center after being traded away in November. Sixteen came in the first half.
14-for-14 Kevin Martin at the free-throw line, including six made consecutively in the final 16 minutes. He led everybody in scoring with 31 points.
JERRY ZGODA
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