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New Orleans Rallies to Beat Minnesota, End Skid

  • On Friday in Minneapolis, the New Orleans Pelicans rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115.
  • Williamson's interior play powered the rally, scoring 29 on 11-of-13 shots, all in the post, with Murphy and Queen hitting timely 3-pointers, as the Pelicans snapped a three-game skid.
  • On Friday, Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and sank two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining to help the Pelicans beat the Timberwolves 119-115, while Anthony Edwards finished with 35 points.
  • Both teams face quick turnarounds: Minnesota hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday while the Pelicans host Sacramento on Monday.
  • After building a 77-59 lead early in the third, Minnesota's advantage dissolved as foul trouble for Jaden McDaniels forced coach Chris Finch to use unusual lineups, including 10 minutes for Johnny Juzang.
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New Orleans rallies to beat Minnesota, end skid

Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans rallied for a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis. Zion Williamson added 29 points on 11-for-13 shooting for New Orleans, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Trey Murphy III added 26 points and made a half-dozen shots from beyond the arc. Anthony Edwards scored 35 points on 11-for-22 shooting to lead Minnesota, which los…

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Pelicans erase 18-point second-half deficit in 119-115 win over Timberwolves

Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws, as the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115.

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