✅ Minnesota Timberwolves 149, New Orleans Pelicans 142 — Edwards Drops 44 in Wild OT Win 🐺🔥 | Full Game Recap

🏀 Game Recap: Timberwolves 149, Pelicans 142
Anthony Edwards went off for 44 points, pouring in 34 in the second half and hitting the go-ahead layup to force overtime — and Julius Randle sealed it with 8 clutch points in OT as Minnesota edged New Orleans 149-142 in a wild, high-octane shootout 🌪️. For beginners: both teams scored like crazy and Minnesota hit more tough shots when it mattered. For die-hard fans: the Wolves’ transition pace + late-clock threes + Randle’s inside physicality overwhelmed a Pelicans squad that couldn’t match the rhythm.

🔥 First Quarter — Fast-Start Offensive Showcase
• Both teams traded quick baskets — early tempo was relentless.
• New Orleans looked sharp pushing the ball.
• Minnesota responded with transition threes and early aggressiveness.
• Neither defense settled — scoreboard lit up fast.

🔥 Second Quarter — Edwards & Wolves Pull Ahead
• Edwards began finding mismatches in the half-court and attacking closeouts.
• Wolves hit open threes and attacked the rim.
• Pelicans kept up pace but struggled defensively on rotations.
• By halftime, Minnesota had built a slight edge.

🔥 Third Quarter — Pelicans Fight Back Hard
• New Orleans ramped up three-point volume and hit several — momentum flipped mid-quarter.
• Wolves missed some threes and got sloppy on defensive closeouts.
• Pelicans took the lead with inside-outside balance and energy.
• Game felt tied up heading to final frame.

🔥 Fourth Quarter — Chaos, Runs, and OT Push
• Back-and-forth scoring runs, neither team backing down.
• Edwards hit a deep three, then drew fouls and hit free throws.
• Pelicans kept matching shot for shot — nothing was safe.
• Edwards forced a dramatic layup to tie → OT.

🔥 Overtime — Wolves Close It Out
• Randle turned physical and drew contact, scoring with force.
• Wolves hit free throws, hit shots under pressure.
• Pelicans missed a few open looks under fatigue.
• Minnesota held the edge down the stretch.

⭐ Player of the Game
Anthony Edwards — 44 points, gutsy all-night effort.
He carried the offense, attacked with pace, and delivered when the game was on the line. Unleashed.

📌 Final Takeaways

  • Timberwolves’ pace + transition pace is lethal when they’re sharp.
  • Edwards remains one of the most explosive two-way wings in the league.
  • Pelicans showed fight and firepower, but defense and execution under pressure hold them back.
  • Games like this are electrifying — great for fans, fantasy, and highlight reels.

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