Wolves-Pacers game recap

January 1, 2018 at 4:03AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Jimmy Butler, Wolves

He scored nine points in the first quarter, 16 by halftime and didn't play at all in the fourth quarter on a 26-point night when he went 8-for-11 from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line.

By the NUMBERS

17-0 Wolves' run that opened the game while the Pacers missed their first 12 shots.

6 Karl-Anthony Towns' blocked shots, tying a career high reached twice in his rookie season.

13 Pacers' first-quarter points, their lowest scoring quarter of the season.

8 Wolves turnovers, the fewest by a Pacers opponent this season.

JERRY ZGODA

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