Karl-Anthony Towns became the sixth player in Wolves history, and the second in 18 days, to score 45 or more points in a game:
PlayerDate and opponentPts.
Mo Williams1-13-15 at Indiana52
Corey Brewer4-11-14 vs. Houston51
Kevin Love3-23-12 at Oklahoma City (2OT) 51
Karl-Anthony Towns11-30-16 vs. New York47
Andrew Wiggins11-13-16 vs. L.A. Lakers47
Kevin Garnett 1-4-05 vs. Phoenix47
Kevin Love12-22-13 at L.A. Clippers (OT)45
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