Timberwolves' Corey Brewer pours in 51 points in win over Rockets
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The Minnesota Timberwolves downed the Houston Rockets on Friday night, claiming a 112-100 decision.
The team got the bulk of its scoring from Corey Brewer, who matched a franchise record with 51 points, equalling Kevin Love's mark.
Corey Brewer has tied the Timberwolves single-game record with 51 points. MIN leads HOU 105-103 with 1:30 left. pic.twitter.com/ZV5XsUJ3Q6
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 12, 2014
Brewer knocked down 19 of his 30 shots from the field, hitting on two of six shots from beyond the arc, and 11 of his 15 free throw attempts to reach the mark. He also chipped in six steals.
His previous career-high in scoring was 29 points.