nba Game Recap
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - Minnesota Wins 139-134
Malik Beasley went off for 28 points and added 3 rebounds leading Minnesota over New Orleans, 139-134, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center.
The Timberwolves were a +11.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 247.0.
Minnesota got 23 points from D'Angelo Russell and another 19 points from James Johnson. D'Angelo Russell contributed 8 assists, while Naz Reid cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 27-point performance from Jrue Holiday, who was supported by 26 points from Lonzo Ball. Jrue Holiday had 12 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jrue Holiday grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 72-68 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 44 boards, while Minnesota only had 42
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Bulls. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.