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Timberwolves Rally to Snap Pelicans' 4-Game Streak
Dosunmu led Minnesota with 26 points as the Timberwolves improved to 2-0 in NBA Cup play after a 115-109 win.
On Friday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 115-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. The win kept Minnesota unbeaten in NBA Cup play.
After the victory, Minnesota moved to 2-0 in the NBA Cup, snapping a four-game winning streak for the Pelicans. New Orleans dropped to 0-1 in Cup play following the loss.
LaMelo Ball contributed 22 points and eight assists for Minnesota, while Jaden McDaniels added 23 points. The Timberwolves outscored New Orleans 38-30 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 24 points, while Saddiq Bey and Karlo Matkovic added 17 and 18 points respectively. New Orleans' bench depth proved insufficient against Minnesota's balanced scoring attack.
The Timberwolves host Utah on Sunday, while the Pelicans travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams aim to maintain momentum in their next matchups.