Wolves-Phoenix game recap

February 21, 2015 at 7:10AM

Impact Player

Kevin Martin, Wolves

Veteran's efficient 28-point night on 10-for-16 shooting from the field is latest example why Flip Saunders refused to deal him before Thursday's trade deadline.

By the Numbers

10 Fourth-quarter lead changes after there was just five in first three quarters.

14 Wolves guard Ricky Rubio's plus rating for the night. He also approached a triple-double with a 10-point, 14-assist, 8-rebound game.

13 Minutes played for newly acquired Adreian Payne's debut. He had five fouls, four rebounds, one point and a blocked shot.

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