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KNOW THIS: Karl-Anthony Towns posted a celebration video with the words "THIS ONE WAS FOR FLIP" after Flip's son Ryan Saunders' debut win Tuesday.
WATCH THIS: The Wild can jump-start the second half of an uneven season with a victory over Central Division rival Winnipeg on Thursday (7 p.m., NBCSN).
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