Wolves top Pelicans 94-87 on tough 'D' after Towns fouls out

[ASFN Admin]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Karl-Anthony Towns scored 15 of his 25 points for Minnesota in the first quarter, before fouling out in frustration and being forced to watch the Timberwolves hang on for a 96-89 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards had 14 of his 19 points in the first half for the undefeated Timberwolves, who leaned on their defense and forced a franchise-record-tying 30 turnovers by the Pelicans. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points - with seven turnovers - and center Jonas Valanciunas had best game with his new team with 20 points and 17 rebounds.

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