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NBA: Washington 105, Minnesota 89

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Published: Nov. 16, 2007 at 11:58 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Caron Butler scored 10 of his 29 points during a big fourth quarter Friday night, as the Washington Wizards ran away from Minnesota, 105-89.

The Wizards trailed by three going into the fourth period, but out-scored the Timberwolves over the final 12 minutes, 34-15.

Gilbert Arenas added 27 points in helping Washington win its third straight. The Wizards opened the season with five consecutive losses.

Minnesota has lost six of its first seven games this season. The Timberwolves were led by Rashad McCants with 19, but he suffered eight turnovers.

Arenas put Washington in front for good with a jumper that made it 85-83 with 5:13 to play. That was part of a 24-8 run that closed the game.

Topics: Caron Butler, Gilbert Arenas, Rashad McCants
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