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Sunday's Wolves-Portland game recap

A quick look at Sunday's game.

By Chris Hine

December 13, 2021 at 5:27AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards, right, passes the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Minnesota defeated Portland 116-111. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards passed the ball as Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell pursued during the second half Sunday. (Steve Dipaola, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER

D'Angelo Russell, Wolves

Russell didn't score the most on the Wolves, but he had two clutch three-pointers and a key steal late in his return from injury.

BY THE NUMBERS

23 Fast-break points for the Wolves.

32 Wolves free-throws attempts, a season high.

2 Consecutive games Jarred Vanderbilt has hit a three-pointer.

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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