GAME RECAP
Impact player
Jamal Murray, Denver
The Wolves had little answer for Murray, who scored 26 of his 36 points in this first half to help Denver build an early lead.
By the NUMBERS
3 Biggest lead for the Wolves.
47 Bench points for Denver.
64 Paint points for Wolves,
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