Timberwolves beat Kings 105-97
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Sacramento Kings 105-97.
The Timberwolves took control with a 26-10 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 15.
Early in the fourth quarter, Tyus Jones had 3 of his 4 steals, and the Timberwolves scored 6 points off them.
Zach LaVine had 18 points (12 in the first quarter) and 3 steals.
For the Kings, Darren Collison had 19 points (8 in the first quarter) and 6 assists. Rudy Gay had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 5 steals but shot 4 for 15.
The Timberwolves shot 45.0% from the field and 52.4% from 3 to the Kings’ 42.4% and 35.3%. The Kings turned it over 20 times, about 5 more than usual for this many possessions. The Timberwolves were outscored 18-6 in 5 minutes with Prince, Bjelica, Muhammad, Payne and Jones on the floor together.