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Recap - Pelicans Defeat Minnesota 119-115

Zion Williamson went off for 29 points and added 5 rebounds leading New Orleans over Minnesota, 119-115, on Wednesday at Target Center.

The Pelicans were a +13.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 227.0.

New Orleans got 18 points from CJ McCollum and another 15 points from Bruce Brown. Zion Williamson contributed 8 assists, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

The Timberwolves got a 29-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 17 points from Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards had 4 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 9 rebounds.

New Orleans led at halftime, 62-61.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-40.