GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Kyle Lowry, Raptors
The guy Rick Adelman predicted would be a "pain" was, with a 22-point, seven-rebound, five-assist, three-steal night during which he made eight of 10 shots.
BY THE NUMBERS
24 Timberwolves' turnovers, 16 in the first half. The Raptors had 11, three in the first half.
4 Blocked shots by Wolves backup center Greg Stiemsma. He had four in 16 minutes Friday against Sacramento and had four in 17 minutes Sunday.
2 Tests for a concussion administered to Wolves point guard J.J. Barea after he was hit hard in the head. He said he failed the first, passed the second and will be tested again to see if he can play Monday at Brooklyn.
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