MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 23: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 23, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Timberwolves got a much-needed, shorthanded win against a Pelicans team that struggled to get Zion Williamson going.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were without both of their stars for their win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night – a stark contrast from their loss to the Atlanta Hawks on the first part of their back-to-back on Friday night.