The New Orleans Pelicans (22 - 21) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (7 - 35) 92 - 84 on Friday. The Pelicans went into halftime with a 45 - 44 lead that was never relinquished in the second half as they picked up their third victory in their last four games. Anthony Davis recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds in his second game back from a toe injury that forced him to miss three games. Davis is averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals in 40 minutes per game since returning, and the Pelicans are 20 in that span. Tyreke Evans has been filling in at point guard for New Orleans while Jrue Holiday (ankle) recovers from injury. Evans had 17 points and eight assists, while Eric Gordon chipped in 20 points and five helpers. Nate Wolters, whom the Pelicans signed to a second 10 - day contract earlier this week, had five points in 14 minutes off the bench. Minnesota has now lost three - straight games and has dropped its last 10 road games, including seven in the month of January. The Wolves' last home victory came against the Trail Blazers on Dec. 10. In his second game back from injury, Nikola Pekovic had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Pekovic is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds in 22 minutes per game since his return. Gorgui Dieng finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Thaddeus Young had 15 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting. Andrew Wiggins, who has been red - hot this month, cooled down a bit, scoring just 13 points to go with two boards. The Timberwolves still hold the NBA's worst overall record. Up next, Minnesota will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks, who are riding a 15 - game winning streak. The Pelicans will return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
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