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Game recap: Houston 111, Wolves 109 (OT)

A look at some key numbers from the game and the impact player.

By Kent Youngblood

December 18, 2016 at 5:16AM

IMPACT PLAYER

James Harden, Houston

He scored the Rockets' first seven points in overtime and finished with 28 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds.

BY THE NUMBERS

51 Three-pointers attempted by Houston, a record for a Wolves opponent and the second most in the history of the league.

8 Times the Wolves have lost when holding a lead of 10 points or more.

4 Turnovers combined by Karl-Anthony Towns and Zach LaVine.

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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