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Pelicans Fall 135-105 Against Minnesota - Game Recap
New Orleans was run off the court by the Timberwolves on Thursday as Minnesota blasted the Pelicans 135-105 at Smoothie King Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 238.0.
Jaylen Nowell had 28 points for Minnesota and Anthony Edwards chipped in with 27 points. Ricky Rubio had 8 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Pelicans got a 24-point performance from Zion Williamson, who was supported by 13 points from Brandon Ingram. Lonzo Ball had 7 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Josh Hart grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 67-60 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 51 boards, while Minnesota only had 38
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Portland looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Cleveland.