Wolves-Oklahoma City game recap

December 2, 2017 at 6:55AM
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Oklahoma City forward Paul George. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Paul George, Oklahoma City

The 6-9 ''small'' forward scored 36 points on 10-for-21 shooting, including making five threes and 11-for-11 at the free-throw line.

BY THE NUMBERS

42-26 Rebound advantage for the Thunder.

27 Points for Thunder center Steven Adams. He was 11-for-11 shooting and 5-for-5 from the line.

21 Point deficit in the second quarter the Wolves never could overcome

4 Three-pointers hit by Andrew Wiggins in eight attempts. He had 23 points.

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