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Ayo Dosunmu scores 26 as the Timberwolves snap the Pelicans' streak and stay unbeaten in NBA Cup play
Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 and LaMelo Ball sparked a late run as Minnesota beat New Orleans 115-109 to move to 2-0 in Emirates NBA Cup play.
Minnesota keeps finding ways to win without Anthony Edwards.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points as the Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night at Smoothie King Center to stay perfect in Emirates NBA Cup play.
Jaden McDaniels added 23 points and LaMelo Ball finished with 22 points and eight assists. Minnesota improved to 7-3 overall and 2-0 in the Cup while New Orleans saw a four-game winning streak end.
Ball takes over late
Dejounte Murray's three-pointer gave the Pelicans an 89-87 lead with 7:55 left. Ball answered with five straight points to spark a 10-2 run that put Minnesota ahead 97-91 and the Timberwolves never trailed again.
Dosunmu hit two early threes as Minnesota jumped to a 13-5 lead. Karlo Matkovic answered with three triples during a 17-4 Pelicans run in the first quarter.
Zion held down
Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 24 points and Saddiq Bey scored 17. Zion Williamson entered averaging 21.5 points but was held to a season-low 13.
Edwards remains out after arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to miss at least two months.
The Timberwolves host Utah on Sunday night. The Pelicans visit the Los Angeles Clippers the same night.
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