GAME RECAP
Impact Player
LeBron James, Cleveland
If his wrist was hurting him, it never showed during a fourth quarter when the planet’s greatest player scored 16 of his 36 points and won the game.
By the Numbers
23-5 The Cavaliers’ run over the final 9-plus minutes.
33 Andrew Wiggins’ points, two away from the Wolves’ rookie scoring record held by Christian Laettner.
27 Kevin Love’s double-doubles this season after a 14-point, 17-rebound night.
JERRY ZGODA
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