D’Angelo Russell finished with 25 points, five rebounds and three assists in his return to Minnesota’s lineup, helping the Timberwolves beat the Sacramento Kings 116-106 on Monday night in Minneapolis.
Russell came off the bench and played 24 minutes in his first game back after missing 26 contests due to left knee surgery he underwent in February. Russell scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to help Minnesota pull away.
The game, which was tied 14 times and included eight lead changes, was even at 55 at the half and at 82 after three quarters.
DLo is back! 🙌@Dloading: 25 PTS in the @Timberwolves win. pic.twitter.com/rZiamXIAVQ
— NBA (@NBA) April 6, 2021
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