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Timberwolves-Boston game recap

A quick look at Monday's victory.

By Kent Youngblood

December 28, 2021 at 4:22AM

IMPACT PLAYER: Jaylen Nowell, Wolves

He scored 29 points off the bench, adding six rebounds. He made 10 of 18 shots, including six of nine three-pointers.

BY THE NUMBERS

11 Points in 25 minutes for veteran center Greg Monroe, who joined the Wolves only hours earlier.

46-23 The Wolves' edge in scoring off the bench.

50-26 The Wolves' edge in points in the paint.

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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