GAME RECAP
Impact player
Zach LaVine, Wolves
The shooting guard did just that, scoring 28 points on 11-for-19 shooting, including 6-for-10 on three-pointers.
By the NUMBERS
6 Wolves in double figures — the five starters and Tyus Jones (10).
56 Percent shooting by the Wolves (40-for-71), including 10-for-21 on threes (48 percent).
15-11 Points and assists for Ricky Rubio.
42 points in the first quarter for the Wolves, who led 42-25.
18 rebounding deficit for the Wolves (51-33), including 27 offensive.
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