Wolves-Nuggets game recap

December 29, 2016 at 5:57AM
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) looks to pass in mid air around Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) looks to pass in mid air around Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Danilo Gallinari, Denver

The Wolves killer (above) hit a 14-foot, turnaround bank shot with 27 seconds left for the winning margin.

By the NUMBERS

52 Percent shooting allowed by the Wolves (42-for-81).

16 Offensive rebounds by the Wolves, leading to a 43-38 overall edge over the bigger Nuggets.

15-11-10 Points, rebounds and assists for Karl-Anthony Towns for a triple-double.

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