Wolves-New Orleans game recap

February 4, 2018 at 5:57AM

GAME RECAP

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Jimmy Butler, Wolves

The All-Star scored 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, the eighth time this season he has reached at least 30 points, to go with eight rebounds and seven assists.

By the NUMBERS

10-for-21 The Wolves' three-point shooting, including 3-for-3 from Karl-Anthony Towns and 2-for-4 from Butler.

8-for-33 New Orleans' three-point shooting (24.2 percent).

38 Points for New Orleans star Anthony Davis, who went 16-for-30 from the floor and also pulled down nine rebounds.

15 Points off the bench for Tyus Jones, the eighth time this season the point guard has scored in double digits.

KENT YOUNGBLOOD

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