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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