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Rubio, Pekovic lead Wolves over Kings

Kevin Love served the first of his two game suspension Tuesday night, and the Wolves still found a way to win. They beat the Kings at Target Center, 86-84. The Wolves are now one game over .500 at 13-12. Nikola Pekovic had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds and Ricky Rubio tied a career-high with 14 assists.
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Kevin Love served the first of his two game suspension Tuesday night, and the Wolves still found a way to win. They beat the Kings at Target Center, 86-84. The Wolves are now one game over .500 at 13-12. Nikola Pekovic had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds and Ricky Rubio tied a career-high with 14 assists.

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