Joan Beringer ties Garnett in Timberwolves history after recent game

Joan Beringer registered his first double-double on Sunday and joined Kevin Garnett in franchise history, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win in their regular-season finale. Beringer recorded a career-high 24 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocked shots and two assists in a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Earning his third start, Beringer finished by shooting 9-of-12 from the field in 31 minutes, 16 seconds of action.

The 17th overall pick tied Garnett for the most blocks by a rookie in a single game in franchise history. He also became the youngest player in history to record at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in a game (19 years, 152 days). "There is a lot to polish there, but the motor is high," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said of Beringer .

"We've said from Day 1 that he is pretty fearless. He has got to keep learning on the job. He did a good job the last two games of staying out of foul trouble but still being a big presence defensively.

" THROW IT DOWN, JOAN. pic. twitter.