IMPACT PLAYER: Paul George, Pacers
Tayshaun Prince helped limit him to just a 7-for-16 shooting, but George produced eight fourth-quarter points that included two important three-pointers.
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3 Wolves' consecutive losses since winning at Brooklyn a week ago.
24 Wolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns' points, four away from his career high.
6-for-9 Pacers' fourth-quarter shooting on three-pointers after they started the game 3-for-17.
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