The Pelicans played hard, Jrue and AD closed it out, but bad news late could hurt New Orleans long-term and damper this victory.
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-99, pushing their record to 14-27 on the season. Anthony Davis finished with 35 points and seven rebounds for New Orleans. Andrew Wiggins finished with 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals for the Minnesota. New Orleans are now winners of three of its last four games, as the make a push for the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference.