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Towns' 28 points paces Timberwolves past Pelicans, 110-96

The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four with a 110-96 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

Credit: AP

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battle for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. The Timberwolves won 110-96.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NEW ORLEANS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four with a 110-96 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

Anthony Edwards scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half.

Jarred Vanderbilt matched his season high with 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Willy Hernangomez led New Orleans with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but Brandon Ingram missed 11 of his 13 shots.