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New Orleans Defeats Minnesota 140-136 - Recap
Zion Williamson went off for 37 points and added 9 rebounds leading New Orleans to a 140-136 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Target Center.
Even though New Orleans won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -4.0). Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 239.5.
New Orleans got 33 points from Lonzo Ball and another 16 points from Eric Bledsoe. Lonzo Ball contributed 8 assists, while Willy Hernangomez cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Minnesota got 29 points from Anthony Edwards in a losing cause and another 28 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. D'Angelo Russell contributed 11 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 rebounds.
New Orleans had a 52-51 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Warriors. The Timberwolves will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Memphis.