GAME RECAP
Impact player
Nikola Pekovic, Wolves
The big center made things tough on Al Jefferson all night, scoring a game-high 26 points, with six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Fifteen of his points came in the third quarter.
By the NUMBERS
20-2 The Wolves' edge in second-chance points.
30-for-49 Combined shooting for the Wolves starters.
13 Wolves players who scored at least two points.
7 Bobcats losses in the past eight games.
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