Just when the Timberwolves threatened to lose another game they can't possibly afford, All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns delivered not only a 17-point fourth quarter but a needed franchise-record 56 points in Wednesday's 126-114 home victory over Atlanta.
When it was over, Towns joined eight other players — including Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Anthony Davis — in NBA history who reached at least 55 points and 15 rebounds in a game.
He did so by making 19 of 32 shots from the field, six of eight three-pointers and 12 of 15 free throw attempts on a night when he beat Mo Williams' club scoring record by four points.