Led by Zion Williamson’s career-high 43 points (14-21 FG), including 33 points in the 2nd half and the final 13 points of the game for New Orleans, the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves, 119-118. CJ McCollum added 20 points and six assists for the Pelicans in the victory, while Anthony Edwards tallied 27 points and six rebounds for the Timberwolves in the losing effort. The Pelicans improve to 22-12 on the season, while the Timberwolves fall to 16-19.
