GAME 1 RECAP
Impact player
James Harden, Houston
The All-Star guard turned in an MVP-caliber performance, scoring a game-high 44 points on 15-for-26 shooting and also collecting eight assists.
By the NUMBERS
24-8 Points by which Rockets center Clint Capela outscored Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. Capela added 12 rebounds for a double-double.
47-37 Rebounding edge for the Wolves, led by Towns’ 12 and Jeff Teague’s nine.
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