GAME RECAP
Impact player
Karl-Anthony Towns
The Wolves center was dominant on the glass and from outside, finishing with 36 points and 14 rebounds. He was 7-for-11 from three-point range.
By the numbers
13 Turnovers for the Wolves.
43 Wolves’ three-point attempts, making 13 (30%). Nets made 17 of 43 (44%).
32 Bench points for the Wolves, compared to 21 for the Nets
50-8-7 Points, rebounds and assists for Kyrie Irving on 17-for-33 shooting.
CHRIS HINE
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