The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a four-game winning streak and a lot of it has to do with their defense. Minnesota held its opponent under 100 points for the fifth straight game as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-96 on Monday night.
The Wolves came into Monday 13th in the NBA in points allowed per game (105.6) but they’ve turned it up a notch over the past week. Beginning with a loss to Phoenix, the Wolves allowed 94.5 points per game and carried that momentum against the Pelicans.
Minnesota held New Orleans to 42.4 percent from the floor and just 6-for-32 (18.8 percent) from 3-point range. With the Pelicans unable to buy a shot, the Timberwolves used their offensive firepower to take over.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the way racking up 28 points and 10 rebounds. With Jared Vanderbilt adding 16 points and 11 rebounds, Minnesota raced out to a 66-50 lead at halftime.
#Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels: "Defense is kind of like our offense." pic.twitter.com/kZ2H4ui6nu
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With the Wolves firmly in control, they built a 26-point lead in the third quarter. That allowed Minnesota to close out the game late with a highlight slam from Anthony Edwards.
JUST A MATTER OF TIME!!#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/oAS8WqobIM
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The Timberwolves improved to 8-9 with the victory and will look for their fifth straight victory on Wednesday when they host Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.
