GAME RECAP
Impact player
Jimmy Butler, Wolves
He scored a game-high 28 points, making all 11 of his free throws. He also had nine assists.
BY THE NUMBERS
16-0 The Wolves' start to the game. This on the heels of a 17-0 start in Sunday's victory in Indiana.
106-76 The Wolves' edge in points in the paint in their past two games, both victories.
29 Points the Wolves scored off the Lakers' 24 turnovers.
9 Rebounds by Andrew Wiggins, a season high and one off his career high.
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