PelicansSaturday, November 7
The Timberwolves snapped the Pelicans' four-game win streak, 115-109
The New in New Orleans team
If you caught the NBA Cup opener, you saw the Pelicans' four-game win streak end Friday at the Smoothie King Center. The Timberwolves outscored New Orleans 38-30 in the fourth quarter to win 115-109, after the Pelicans led 79-77 heading into the final period.
Minnesota beat New Orleans 115-109 at the Smoothie King Center
- Timberwolves115 (won)Pelicans109
Source: Crescent City Sports
- Fears: 24 points to lead New Orleans
- Matković: 18 points; Bey: 17 points
- Williamson: 13 points and eight rebounds
- Fast-break points: 30, 11 more than the Pelicans' average
Dejounte Murray’s 3-pointer put New Orleans up 89-87 with 7:55 left, but LaMelo Ball answered with five straight points and Minnesota took control. Herb Jones fouled out with 10:43 left, and the Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards.
Minnesota won the fourth quarter and the boards
| Pelicans | Measure | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Points | 115 |
| 30 | Fourth-quarter points | 38 |
| 53 | Rebounds | 60 |
Source: Crescent City Sports
The Pelicans are 4-5 overall and 0-1 in West Group B. They play Sunday at the Los Angeles Clippers and Monday at the Golden State Warriors. Six group winners and two wild cards advance to the knockout stage, which opens with quarterfinals on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5.
Sources: Crescent City Sports, The Advocate, NOLA.com