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Wolves-Sacramento game recap

October 30, 2016 at 5:49AM
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins pleads his case after being called for a foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins pleads his case after being called for a foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP Impact player

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings

The Sacramento strongman bullied the Wolves for 29 points, seven rebounds and four assists before fouling out.

By the NUMBERS

18 The Wolves' largest lead, 45-27 early in the second quarter.

24-1 Sacramento's run in the second half to take the lead.

9 Missed free throws for the Wolves (22-for-31).

29 Points for Andrew Wiggins, who hit 10 of 19 shots and eight of 11 free throws.

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