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Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

April 7, 2018 at 6:03AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Jimmy Butler, Wolves

Only played 23 minutes in his first game back from his knee injury, but he made his impact felt with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting and four steals.

By the NUMBERS

4-0 The Wolves' record against the Lakers this season, their first season sweep of the Lakers in franchise history.

38 Points for the Lakers in the second half, after they scored 32 in the second quarter.

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