GAME RECAP
Impact player
Karl-Anthony Towns, Wolves
Look past the center's 21 points and 16 rebounds and you see 7-for-11 shooting, including 3-for-3 on three-pointers. Towns had his 33rd double-double of the season.
By the NUMBERS
21 The Wolves' halftime lead, their biggest of the season.
48-1 The Wolves' record, all-time, when leading by 20 or more points at halftime.
3 Consecutive home sellouts for the Wolves, the first time that has happened since March 2012.
29 Double-doubles for New Orleans' DeMarcus Cousins, second in the NBA to Towns. Cousins had 23 points and 15 rebounds.
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