Wolves-Detroit game recap

December 20, 2018 at 6:51AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Blake Griffen, Pistons

The former Clippers star scored 34 points on just 22 shots as he hit five three-pointers and added eight rebounds, four assists and a block.

BY THE NUMBERS

20 Three-pointers made by Detroit, which matched the fifth-highest mark by an opponent in Wolves history.

0 Three-pointers made by Karl-Anthony Towns on seven attempts, the first game this season where Towns failed to make a three.

40 Points scored by Detroit in the fourth quarter as they rallied from a 14-point deficit.

16 Rebounds for Pistons center Andre Drummond, including one that led to a putback that sent the game to OT.

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