New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
The Timberwolves have lost two straight after winning eight in a row. Minnesota is in a battle with Golden State for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. Wednesday's loss drops Minnesota a full game behind the Warriors.