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February 26, 2015 at 5:39AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) blocked a shot by Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) in the last seconds of the first half at the Target Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • reneejones@startribune.com
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) blocked a shot by Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) in the last seconds of the first half at the Target Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • reneejones@startribune.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It looked all so familiar — that nearly 7-foot build, bald head, that wispy beard. No, no, no, not Wizards center Marcin Gortat. We are, of course, talking about Kevin Garnett, whose return to the Timberwolves was greeted by a packed house at Target Center, one that swelled with emotion remembering what a pleasure it can be watching KG on the floor.

Photo by AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com

2,879 Days between Garnett's last game in a Wolves uniform and tonight.

492 Number of games Garnett played between appearances in a Wolves uniform (396 w/ Boston, 96 w/ Brooklyn).

18:38Numbers of minutes Garnett played on Wednesday in his return to the Wolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) swats away a layup by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) in the first half. ] (Aaron Lavinsky | StarTribune) The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at Target Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) swats away a layup by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) in the first half. ] (Aaron Lavinsky | StarTribune) The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at Target Center. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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