The host Minnesota Timberwolves obliterated the Philadelphia 76ers, 110 - 86, at Target Center on Thursday. In a battle between two developing franchises, the Timberwolves showed just how much further along they are than the Sixers. Minnesota took it to Philadelphia early, as they led by 28 points at the half and held the Sixers to just 33 points in that 24 - minute stretch. Defense was key all night long, as the T'Wolves held the Sixers to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range. Minnesota also dominated down low, as they won the rebounding battle 49 - 40 and the points in the paint differential 56 - 40. The Sixers (2 - 10) continue to struggle and results like this are downright ugly. Ersan Ilyasova was a lone bright spot, as he led the starters with 13 points, three rebounds and three assists. Nik Stauskas played well off the bench, totaling 13 points, four rebounds and two steals of his own. Dario Saric led the team in scoring, as he dropped 16 points of his own off the bench. Robert Covington struggled with his shot yet again, as he scored just four points on 1 - of - 12 shooting. Joel Embiid played 22 minutes and amassed 10 points and 10 rebounds. On deck for the Sixers is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. The Timberwolves (4 - 7) had their first primetime game in awhile and they did n't disappoint. Andrew Wiggins was especially impressive, as he scored a game - high 35 points on 14 - of - 20 shooting. He also added 10 rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes of action. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double in the blowout, totaling 25 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Gorgui Dieng also recorded a double - double, accumulating 12 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. The Timberwolves will look to build off this win when they travel to Memphis to play the Grizzlies on Saturday for their next game.
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