GAME RECAP
Impact player
Kevin Garnett, Wolves
The numbers weren't eye-popping — five points, eight rebounds, two blocks, two assists in 19 minutes — but the night belonged to him, from the emotional introduction until the standing ovation when he departed.
By the NUMBERS
28 Points by Kevin Martin, who was the game's dominant player.
37.9 Wizards shooting percentage.
13 Rebounds by Nikola Pekovic, helping the Wolves to a 53-43 edge.
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