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Timberwolves Down New Orleans 110-106 - Match Report

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points and added 27 rebounds for a double-double, leading Minnesota over New Orleans, 110-106, on Saturday at Target Center.

The Timberwolves were a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 237.0.

Minnesota got 18 points from Andrew Wiggins and another 17 points from Josh Okogie. Jeff Teague contributed 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 27 rebounds.

New Orleans got 30 points from Anthony Davis in a losing cause and another 25 points from Jrue Holiday. Jrue Holiday contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Anthony Davis had 14 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 54-52 at the break.

Minnesota had a 50-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.