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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 122 - 106 , at Target Center on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . In this game , there were 8 ties and 10 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 8 points . Defense was key for the Pelicans , as they held the Timberwolves to 46 percent from the field and 22 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was a huge factor as well , with the Pelicans winning that battle , 43 - 34 . Anthony Davis led the Timberwolves in scoring with 42 points on 16 - of - 22 from the field and 8 - of - 11 from the free - throw line . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , as he tallied 25 points , six rebounds and 12 assists . Buddy Hield was second on the team , as he dropped 17 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting . Gorgui Dieng finished with eight points , eight rebounds and three steals . Buddy Hield led Minnesota in scoring , as he provided 17 points and four rebounds on 7 - of - 10 from the field . Gorgui Dieng amassed eight points , eight rebounds and three steals . Minnesota 's next game will be on Friday , when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder for their next game . The Pelicans ( 21 - 33 ) have been one of the worst teams in the league , as this marks their 17th win at Verizon Center . Anthony Davis led the way for Minnesota , as he collected 42 points and 13 rebounds . Jrue Holiday finished second on the team with 25 points , 12 assists and five steals .