The New Orleans Pelicans, led by Saddiq Bey's clutch free throws, overcame a 18-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115 on Friday night. Bey's 30 points, including two crucial free throws with 10.8 seconds left, proved to be the game-changer. Zion Williamson added 29 points, and Trey Murphy III contributed 26, helping the Pelicans snap their three-game losing streak. The Timberwolves, however, struggled with foul trouble, as Jaden McDaniels picked up four fouls by the third quarter. Minnesota's Bones Hyland briefly took the lead with a 3-pointer, but Williamson's three-point play sealed the Pelicans' victory. Anthony Edwards finished with 35 points, including 23 in the first half, while Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert also contributed. The game's outcome highlights the Pelicans' resilience and the Timberwolves' challenges in managing fouls and defensive strategy.
