GAME RECAP
Impact player
Russell Westbrook, Thunder
He won’t win league MVP, but not because he didn’t try. He scored 37 Wednesday, 34 by halftime.
By the NUMBERS
16 Wolves victories, the third fewest in their history.
28 Wolves’ largest deficit.
13 Zach LaVine’s assists.
JERRY ZGODA
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