The New Orleans Pelicans made a valiant run late but fell short on Saturday to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-110.
In the final contest of a two-week road trip, New Orleans came out with a lifeless effort for much of the first three quarters. Particularly in the second half, the Pelicans fell apart, watching their deficit balloon to 18 points against a Wolves side that rested both its stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell.
Midway through the fourth quarter, though, the Pelicans went to a small ball lineup that got them back in the game. The lead was trimmed down to eight points but New Orleans could never get closer as Minnesota closed out the game at the line.
Brandon Ingram had 30 points in the loss while Eric Bledsoe finished with 28. Zion Williamson had 19 points and 11 rebounds.