The Minnesota Timberwolves (27 - 52) defeated the Sacramento Kings (31 - 48) 105 - 97 on Thursday. Minnesota came into this game as a rare road favorite and didn’t disappoint. In fact, they either won or tied every quarter in this game. The key for them was the shooting, as they shot 45 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range. The defense was solid as well, as the Kings were held to 42 percent shooting on their end, while committing 19 turnovers. After coming off their biggest win of the season, the T'Wolves didn’t have a letdown. Gorgui Dieng was the player of the game, as he scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Zach LaVine scored 18 of his own, while also recording three steals. Nemanja Bjelica scored 18 points of his own off the bench as well. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded yet another double - double in a 17 - point, 10 - rebound performance. On deck for Minnesota is a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Kings played this game without DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo and they clearly weren’t the same team. Rudy Gay did step up though, as he accumulated 13 points, 13 rebounds and five steals in the defeat. The leading scorer was Darren Collison, as he scored 19 while dishing out six assists. Willie Cauley-Stein started again to tally 15 points, six rebounds and three steals. Quincy Acy came off the bench to scored 17 in a solid performance. Up next for Sacramento is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
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