Timberwolves-Sacramento game recap

A quick look at Monday night's game.

March 28, 2023 at 5:10AM
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 27, 2023. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)
Kings forward Domantas Sabonis was defended by Wolves center Rudy Gobert in the first quarter Monday night. (José Luis Villegas, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Jaden McDaniels, Wolves

A night after he scored just one point, McDaniels hit his first six shots on his way to 20 points while providing his typical defensive effort.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 The largest lead for either team in the third quarter

3-1 The Wolves' record against the Kings this season, including 2-0 in Sacramento.

6 Turnovers for the Wolves.

4 Consecutive victories for the Wolves after they fell to 35-37.

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