Monday's Wolves-New Orleans game recap

A quick look at Monday's loss, where Pelicans' center Jonas Valanciunas dominated on both sides of the floor.

October 26, 2021 at 3:34AM
Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the New Orleans Pelicans falls attempts a shot in the second quarter Monday, Oct. 25 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, Minn., October 25, 2021, Target Center, NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Jonas Valanciunas finished with 22 points and 23 rebounds on Monday. (Carlos Gonzlaez, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER

Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans

Was a bother for the Wolves all night with 22 points and 23 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass.

BY THE NUMBERS

21 New Orleans' largest lead.

0 Wolves fast-break points in first half.

2 Wolves starters to score in double figures.

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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The Wolves didn’t appear engaged at either end of the floor and lost for the third time in four games.

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