nba Game Recap
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Wrap - New Orleans Wins 119-118
Zion Williamson went off for 43 points and added 3 rebounds leading New Orleans to a 119-118 win over Minnesota on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 234.0.
New Orleans got 21 points from Trey Murphy III and another 20 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 6 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Minnesota got 27 points from Anthony Edwards in a losing cause and another 27 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell contributed 4 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert had 8 rebounds.
The Pelicans hit the break losing 55-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-35.
New Orleans heads into a battle against the 76ers. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.