GAME RECAP
Impact player
Michael Porter Jr., Denver
The rookie picked up the slack for three injured teammates with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
BY THE NUMBERS
50 Points in paint for Denver.
10 Largest lead for both teams.
3 Points for Allen Crabbe in his Wolves debut.
CHRIS HINE
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