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Love leads Wolves past Hornets, 87-80

Kevin Love scored 34 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to lead the Wolves past the Hornets, 85-80 Friday night in New Orleans. Ricky Rubio made his first career start. He finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in a team high 43 minutes.
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Kevin Love scored 34 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to lead the Wolves past the Hornets, 85-80 Friday night in New Orleans. Ricky Rubio made his first career start. He finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in a team high 43 minutes.

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