IMPACT PLAYER
Daniel Gafford, Wizards
Gafford killed the Wolves off the Wizards bench with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
BY THE NUMBERS
72 Washington paint points compared 42 for the Wolves.
52 Washington bench points from three reserves.
6 Offensive rebounds for Minnesota, below their season average of 11.3.
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