In a thrilling match, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Tuesday night. Anthony Edwards led the charge for the Timberwolves with an impressive 32-point outing, knocking down seven 3-pointers.

Zion Williamson made a notable return after missing 27 games due to a left hamstring injury, contributing 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block in just 27 minutes of play.

Former Pelican Julius Randle added 16 points while Naz Reid recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Rudy Gobert was another key performer, securing 14 rebounds and blocking six shots.

Despite a strong performance from Dejounte Murray, who scored 29 points for New Orleans, CJ McCollum struggled significantly, making only 1 of 14 attempts from the field. This marked the Pelicans’ 21st loss in their last 24 games.

Key Moments

Edwards ignited a game-changing 19-2 run in the third quarter that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Minnesota.

Next Games

The Timberwolves are set to play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, while the Pelicans will be hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.