GAME RECAP
Impact player
Ricky Rubio, Wolves
The point guard showed off his improved touch, hitting 10 of 17 shots for 28 points and dished out 14 assists.
By the NUMBERS
12 Game losing streak stopped by the Wolves, who lost their final dozen games last year.
14-12 Points and rebounds for Karl Anthony-Towns in his NBA debut.
24-16 Point advantage by the Wolves in the fourth quarter.
16 point deficit the Wolves rallied from in the second half.
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Monday's prep sports results
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