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.
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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.
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