Wolves-Washington game recap
March 14, 2017 at 5:11AM
![Karl-Anthony Towns was guarded by Marcin Gortat (13) in the first quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - March 13, 2017, Minneapolis, MN, Target Center, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Washington Wizards](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YURRRPOI3A5HNFQ7PS4XUFW4OI.jpg?&w=712)
Impact player
Ricky Rubio, Wolves
He had 22 points and a franchise-record 19 assists, including several jaw-dropping ones; scored 20 points in consecutive games for the second time in his career.
By the numbers
10 First-quarter assists by Rubio, tied with Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers for most in a quarter in the NBA this season.
KENT YOUNGBLOOD
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The Timberwolves have moved into sixth in the Western Conference.