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Minnesota Defeats Brooklyn 127-126 - Recap
The Timberwolves got a 36-point performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who added 14 rebounds as Minnesota ran past Brooklyn 127-126 on Wednesday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 229.5.
Andrew Wiggins had 21 points for Minnesota and Robert Covington chipped in with 15 points. Shabazz Napier had 7 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Brooklyn got 50 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 20 points from Caris LeVert. Kyrie Irving contributed 7 assists for the Nets, while Taurean Prince had 11 rebounds.
Minnesota led at halftime, 68-56.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-48.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Charlotte looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face New York.