nba Game Recap
Timberwolves Down New Orleans 122-101 - Match Report
New Orleans was run off the court by the Timberwolves on Wednesday as Minnesota blasted the Pelicans 122-101 at Target Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 215.5.
Minnesota got 26 points from Anthony Edwards and another 23 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 8 assists, while Rudy Gobert cleaned the glass with 21 rebounds.
New Orleans got 24 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jordan Hawkins. Brandon Ingram contributed 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 9 rebounds.
Minnesota led at halftime, 72-44.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-40.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Houston.