Ball Scores Season-High 34; Allen Continues Slump

LaMelo Ball scored a season-high 34 points to lead Minnesota to a 112-100 win over Milwaukee while Anthony Edwards was sidelined. Ball had four fouls, continuing an issue that has limited his minutes, and coach Chris Finch said he is adjusting to Minnesota’s physical defensive approach. The Timberwolves are 5-1 in games that were not the second night of a back-to-back and rank near the top of the league in point differential and net rating. New Orleans beat Memphis 135-134 in overtime for its third straight win, with Jeremiah Fears making the decisive free throws and Zion Williamson recording 25 points and 11 rebounds. Grayson Allen’s shooting slump continued in a loss to Washington, as he scored five points on 2-for-10 shooting.