Wolves-New Orleans game recap

January 1, 2019 at 5:52AM
New Orleans Pelicans forward Julius Randle (30) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dario Saric (36) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Pelicans forward Julius Randle shot over Minnesota Wolves forward Dario Saric during the second half Monday. (Ken Chia — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Julius Randle, New Orleans

Randle filled in capably for ailing Anthony Davis and had 33 points to go with 11 rebounds. He was 13-for-23 from the field.

BY THE NUMBERS

56 Three-point shooting percentage for New Orleans.

20 Points off turnovers for the Wolves.

5 Steals for Wolves forward Robert Covington.

14 Pelicans three-point baskets, in 25 attempts. They were 9-for-13 in the first half.

WOLVES ALL-TIME SCORING LEADERS

With 20 points Monday, Andrew Wiggins moved into third in team history. He should get to No. 2 sometime this month:

Kevin Garnett, 19,201
Sam Mitchell, 7,161
Andrew Wiggins, 6,995
Kevin Love, 6,989
Wally Szczerbiak, 6,777

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