Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins busted out of his shooting slump on Saturday night when it counted most, draining a pull-up, three-point jumper over the outstretched Nicolas Batum to tie things at 106 and send the game to overtime.

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Wiggins had shot under 50 percent in his last eight games, but it didn't deter him from taking a clutch shot on the road. The Timberwolves rode that momentum into an eventual 125-120 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.

The 22-year-old Canadian is shooting 40 percent from deep this season and has become a potent asset for an otherwise struggling Minnesota team. He finished with 29 points, four assists, and three steals in 37 minutes of playing time.