Minnesota’s finish in New Orleans was built on more than a late shooting burst. The Pelicans were ahead after three quarters, but Minnesota won the last period and finished with extra rebounds and more trips to the line. Those extra chances help explain how a close game tilted even though New Orleans made one more field goal. Which possession battle stood out to anyone who watched it?
Our provisional result has Minnesota winning 115–109 after trailing 77–79 through three quarters. The final stat feed records 49 rebounds to 41 and 37 free-throw attempts to 26 for Minnesota; New Orleans made 39 field goals to Minnesota’s 38. The period totals show Minnesota taking the last quarter 38–30.
