GAME RECAP
Impact player
Andrew Wiggins, Wolves
The Toronto native scored 31 points and had six assists, but it was his pass to Tyus Jones for a three-pointer with 19 seconds to play that may have been his biggest contribution.
By the NUMBERS
20 Minutes played by new Wolf Lance Stephenson, who scored six points but had four rebounds and was on the court in the final minutes of the game.
22 Points off the bench for Shabazz Muhammad, who hit 8-of-13 shots.
7 Consecutive possessions that the Wolves scored in to end the game.
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