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Wolves-Philadelphia game recap

The Timberwolves found themselves down big early and ended up losing 120-108 to the 76ers in Philadelphia on Saturday.

March 25, 2018 at 4:32AM
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IMPACT PLAYER

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia

The 6-10 rookie point guard from Louisiana State had 15 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 10th triple-double of the season.

BY THE NUMBERS

29 The 76ers' biggest lead, before the Wolves cut it to single digits thanks to the fourth-quarter efforts of their reserves.

20-4 The Philadelphia run to start the second half, turning the game into a runaway.

3-for-15 Karl-Anthony Towns' shooting from the floor, as he went up against 76ers star Joel Embiid. He did have 15 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-best 61st double-double of the season.

STAFF REPORTS

Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, front right, shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric, left, of Croatia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, front right, shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric, left, of Croatia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) (Mike Nelson — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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