The New Orleans pelicans came in today’s game, knowing that they would be playing without CJ, McCollum and Zion Williamson who was out with rest for tonight’s matchup.
That didn’t matter as the pelicans still had Brandon Ingram, who has been lights out so far in the NBA season. Ingraham was able to set the time for the New Orleans pelicans tonight on the scoring end. Brandon Ingram made some tough shots with Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards draped all over him. Brandon Ingram is a professional score and he was able to get to a spot tonight against the Timberwolves as he finished with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Brandon Ingram was able to get some of the best defenders on the Timberwolves in foul trouble tonight which kept the game very close overall in the Pelicans favor.
Jonas Valanciunas had a huge night inside the paint as he finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Jonas had to step up and help Brandon Ingram tonight as they were shorthanded, and it almost worked out for the pelicans. Inside the pelicans, we’re trying to make a tough on Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns but in the end, the Timberwolves were too much to handle.
Karl-Anthony Towns showed up in a major way tonight when Anthony Edwards got in foul trouble. Karl-Anthony Towns had his game working inside and outside as he continues to prove why he’s the best shooting big man in the entire NBA. Karl-Anthony Towns has put the Minnesota Timberwolves on his back during the in season tournament and that has led this team to a (9-3) start.
The New Orleans Pelicans had no answers for Karl-Anthony Towns inside the paint or outside as he was able to exploit the mismatches when Daniel’s or Jones were on him. The Timberwolves trailed by 15 points tonight and were able to claw back on the strength of their defense. Rudy Gobert made it tough for people going inside the paint tonight and he was able to finish with 17 points and 11 rebounds. It’s safe to say that Rudy Gobert loves to play the New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony Edwards finish the game with 23 points fouled out guarding Brandon Ingram.
this game came down to 10 seconds, where Karl-Anthony Towns had to play drawing up for him and he delivered. Towns got the mismatch that he wanted and was able to drive to the basket and kiss it off the glass. We Karl-Anthony Towns plays at this elite level it is hard for anyone to stop him or this Timberwolves team. Up next, the Timberwolves will be playing at home against the New York Knicks as they try to go (10-3) on the season.
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