Sacramento Kings 95
Minnesota Timberwolves 99
The Timberwolves snapped their four game losing streak with a 99-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings Friday night at Target Center.
1. Wiggins puts together a complete night
Andrew Wiggins had the most complete night of his young NBA career.
He finished with a double-double, his first of the season and third of his career. Wiggins scored 32 points – his fourth 30-point night of the season – and grabbed 10 rebounds. He also dished out six assists.
Best game for Wiggins on the glass in ages. He's been a force.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) December 19, 2015
Four of Wiggins’ boards were offensive rebounds, helping the Wolves extend some key possessions and in fitting fashion he also grabbed the deciding board with 1.8 seconds remaining.
2. Shabazz sparks the Wolves on the bench
Shabazz Muhammad also had an outstanding game for the Wolves. He scored 16 points off the bench and grabbed eight boards.
Like Wiggins, Muhammad also grabbed a couple of big offensive rebounds, none were more spectacular than this one though.
.@ShabazzMuhammad yearns to be #THE1, @FS1 ! This SLAM gave @Timberwolves the lead vs. @SacramentoKings on @fsnorth https://t.co/a5B9g5sjGr
— FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) December 19, 2015
3. Battle of Kentucky big men
Friday night’s game did feature a matchup of two of the game’s most prominent young big men. Karl-Anthony Towns and DeMarcus Cousins – both attended the University of Kentucky.
Cousins finished with a double-double, he had 24 points and 11 rebounds. While Towns had 15 points and eight boards.
Tweet of the Night:
Towns his Christmas wish early.
When asked what he wanted for Christmas, Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns says he got his gift early this year. pic.twitter.com/ipfsv717Mw
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 19, 2015
Up Next:
The Wolves (10-16) head back out east where they will meet up with Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon.
