Wolves-Denver game recap

December 28, 2017 at 5:40AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Jimmy Butler, Wolves

He scored 23 of his 39 points (12 in OT) after halftime.

By the numbers

12 Butler's overtime points, the most in an extra session in Wolves history. The previous mark of 10 was held y J.J. Barea and Randy Foye

2 Wolves points in overtime not scored by Butler, who did get the assist on Jamal Crawford's hoop with 47 seconds left.

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