Wolves-Clippers recap

December 4, 2017 at 5:20AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler (23) is congratulated by Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) after scoring on the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves defeated the Clippers 112-106. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Jimmy Butler (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

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Jimmy G. Buckets — the G stands for Gets — scored 20 points in the final 7:08, including 12 consecutively for his team, and 33 in the game.

By the NUMBERS

300 Tom Thibodeau's career victories. He's 12th all-time among NBA coaches for winning percentage at .600 (300-200).

15-8 Clippers' advantage in three-pointers made.

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