On April 10, Beijing time, the NBA regular season, the Pelicans lost 108-113 to the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves had an infighting in the second half of the second quarter, Gobert took the initiative to push Li Kyle, and was subsequently suspended by the team, and will not return for this game. But the Timberwolves weren't affected by that, and they trailed by as many as 14 points in the first three quarters before relying on Towns' back-to-back 3-pointer in the final quarter to complete the comeback. The two sides continued to stalemate, and the match needed to be decided until the last minute.
In the final 15.1 seconds, Edwards made a mistake on the line to give the Pelicans a chance to equalize. With Murphy missing a three-pointer, the Pelicans were over, Conley made a free throw to seal the win, and the Timberwolves eventually won the game. The Timberwolves successfully sealed eighth place in the West, and the playoffs will play against the Lakers. The Pelicans enter the second half of the playoffs in ninth Western Conference, where they will face the Thunder.
Statistics
Pelicans: Ingram 42 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists (a season high for points), McCollum 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Murphy 20 points and 4 rebounds, Valanciunas 11 points and 18 rebounds
Timberwolves: Towns 30 points and 8 rebounds, Edwards 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 4 blocks, Conley 17 points and 7 assists, 18 points off Prince
Star of the field: Downs
Towns had 30 points and eight rebounds, and he hit three consecutive three-pointers at the start of the fourth quarter to help his team complete the comeback. Even though he was fouled five times in the final quarter, he still dared to fight and win valuable victories for his team.
Race tidbits
There was a clash within the Timberwolves, Gobert pushed Li Kyle, and then the Timberwolves officially confirmed that Gobert would not return for this game
McDaniels was on his way back to the locker room at halftime when he fractured his hand after smashing his fist against a wall
Highlight moments
Ingram's signature mid-range emergency stop jumper
Edwards dangles Murphy and throws in
Gobert eats bread under the basket
Downs completed the two-handed clasp in a row
McCollum broke through with the ball to score 2+1
Ingram Quick-Attack slam three people in a row with both hands dunked
Prince dangled Valanciunas with a one-arm clasp
Lee Kyle behind the big hat Valanciunas
Match Review
At the beginning of the first quarter, Ingram broke through the basket and scored the first sports game for the Pelicans. Ingram scored the Pelicans' first nine points, Edwards scored five straight points in response, Conley broke through for a layup, and Valanciunas hit a three-pointer. Gobert scored a dunk, Ingram scored a layup, Towns hit consecutive jumpers, and Valanciunas scored from mid-range. The Pelicans hit a 10-0 run to take a 13-point lead. Towns hit a three-pointer, Ingram stopped a jumper and Prince made a free throw. Ingram hit two free throws and scored 21 points in the first quarter to outscore the Timberwolves. At the end of the first quarter, the Pelicans led the Timberwolves 30-18.
At the start of the second quarter, Towns hit 2 free throws, Murphy scored a layup, McLaughlin hit a 3-pointer, and Marshall broke through for a layup. Towns ran for a dunk and the Timberwolves hit an 8-0 run to close the gap to four points. McCollum hit a 2+1 on a free throw, Lee Kyle broke through for a layup, Ingram scored on a jumper, and Edwards scored on a free throw. Ingram broke through for a layup, Conley made a 2+1 free throw, Valanciunas and Murphy scored back-to-back points, and the Pelicans scored seven straight points to open the gap. The Timberwolves called a timeout, and the team clashed, returning to the court and Conley hit a 3-pointer. Prince broke through for a dunk, Murphy responded with a 2+1 dunk, Prince broke through and Murphy scored on a jumper. Towns hit 2 free throws, McCollum scored on a jumper and Conley hit 2 free throws. At halftime, the Pelicans led the Timberwolves 55-47.
Easy to fight again. McCollum hit a jumper and the Pelicans scored six straight points. Towns broke through for a layup and the Timberwolves responded with a 7-0 run. Murphy hit a three-pointer, Prince broke through for a dunk, Lee Kyle scored a layup, and McCollum scored four straight points. Edwards broke through for a layup and the Timberwolves hit an 11-2 run to close the gap to two points. McCollum scored 2+1 from mid-range, Prince hit a three-pointer, Edwards broke through and the Timberwolves equalized. Ingram made consecutive stop-and-shoot jumpers, Conley broke through the basket, Ingram scored four straight points, Edwards hit a three-pointer, McCollum broke through and Moore scored a second attack. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans led the Timberwolves 85-83.
At the start of the final quarter, Towns hit a three-point shot as the Timberwolves rallied to take the lead for the first time in the game. Marshall hit all 2 free throws, and Towns scored consecutive 3-pointers to stop the Pelicans. The timeout came back, Nance Jr. scored from an empty catch, Prince scored on a jumper, Ingram scored from mid-range and Towns hit 1 of 2. McCollum and Jones scored back-to-back points and the Pelicans equalized. Lee Kyle hooked and scored, McCollum made a free throw, McLaughlin stepped back and made a jumper, and Ingram scored a 2+1 layup, causing Downs to commit a fifth foul. Towns scored on a jumper, Murphy hit two free throws, and the Timberwolves went on an 8-2 run to take a five-point lead. Murphy hit 2 free throws and Edwards responded with 2 free throws. At the crucial moment, Edwards made a fatal error, but Murphy missed a 3-pointer and Conley made 2 free throws to seal the victory, and the Timberwolves won the game.
Both sides start
Pelicans: McCollum, Herbert Jones, Murphy III, Ingram, Valanciunas
Timberwolves: Conley, Edwards, McDaniels, Downs, Gobert