nba Game Recap
Pelicans Fall 120-110 Against Minnesota - Game Recap
The Timberwolves grabbed a 120-110 win over the Pelicans on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Naz Reid at Target Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 217.0.
Minnesota got 18 points from Anthony Edwards and another 16 points from Jarrett Culver. Ricky Rubio contributed 7 assists, while Jarred Vanderbilt cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
New Orleans got 30 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 28 points from Eric Bledsoe. Lonzo Ball contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 64-63 at the break.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-42.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face San Antonio.