Pelicans (29-41), Timberwolves (28-41)
Prior to Sunday’s game, when asked what his team’s secret to success vs. Minnesota has been this season, Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry had a quick two-word response: “Anthony Davis.”
While Davis again performed extremely well against the Timberwolves, New Orleans also benefited from a slew of quality contributions from several teammates, a theme of late during a 4-1 stretch. In addition to Davis’ 28 points, five other Pelicans posted 10-plus points in scoring, including a pair of reserves. As a result, New Orleans bested Minnesota by double digits for a third time in 2016-17, capping a 3-0 head-to-head sweep.