Karl-Anthony Towns became only the sixth player since 1973 - 74 to record at least 1,400 points, 850 rebounds and 100 blocks in his rookie season, as the Minnesota Timberwolves (29 - 53) crushed the visiting New Orleans Pelicans (30 - 52) on Wednesday night, 144 - 109, at Target Center. The Timberwolves' 144 points is a franchise high. After a close first couple of minutes the Timberwolves ran away with this one, beginning with a 40 - point first quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a game - high 28 points (12 - 17 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) on stellar shooting, along with 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots and one steal. This was Towns' 51st double - double of the season. Shabazz Muhammad also had a great shooting night as he poured in 28 points (12 - 16 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) of his own. Tyus Jones dished a career - high 12 assists, along with nine points and no turnovers, in 26 minutes off the bench. Although their season comes to an end, the Timberwolves have plenty to look forward to with their solid young core. James Ennis led the way for the Pelicans, with 28 points (10 - 20 FG, 6 - 11 3Pt). Omer Asik put up big numbers with 24 points and 11 rebounds, in 32 minutes, while Toney Douglas added 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals, in 42 minutes. This has been an injury - riddled season for the Pelicans, who can only hope for better luck next year.
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