Led by Naz Reid’s 20 points, the Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans.
Though Reid’s scoring output was a team-high, it was a full team effort that netted the Wolves the victory.
Despite being on the tail end of a back-to-back set, Minnesota showcased one of its strongest defensive outings of the season, tallying 14 steals on the night. Josh Okogie led the way with five steals, and as a group, the Timberwolves forced 20 New Orleans turnovers.
Following a back-and-forth first half, the Wolves stifled the Pelicans in the third quarter, holding their opponents to 5-of-24 shooting and 14 points in the frame.