Wolves-San Antonio game recap

March 5, 2017 at 6:20AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio

He showed why he deserves consideration as NBA MVP, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and five assists while helping hold Andrew Wiggins to 6-for-24 shooting.

By the NUMBERS

2-for-8 Wiggins' shooting in the fourth quarter and overtime.

1-for-2 Karl-Anthony Towns' shooting in the fourth quarter and OT. He took only four shots after halftime.

5 Career triple-doubles for Ricky Rubio, who had his first since March 2, 2015, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

2:53 Time the Wolves went without scoring to close the game, after Rubio's basket tied the score at 90-90.

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