Timberwolves rally in fourth to snap Pelicans four-game streak

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 in an NBA Cup group-stage game Friday, snapping New Orleans’ four-game winning streak. Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points, Jaden McDaniels added 23 and LaMelo Ball had 22 points and eight assists as Minnesota improved to 2-0 in Cup play. The Pelicans briefly moved ahead in the third quarter, but Minnesota outscored them 38-30 in the fourth and held on. Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 24 points, while Karlo Matkovic scored 18 and Zion Williamson had 13. New Orleans fell to 0-1 in the tournament.