Photos: Last-second Pelicans shot falls short against Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center
The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed the lead with 5.2 seconds left to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120 on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at the Smoothie King Center.
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.244.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is consoled by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) after Ingram missed what would have been the game-winning shot at the buzzer as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.240.jpg
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) scores against the New Orleans Pelicans with 5.2 seconds left to put the Timberwolves ahead 121-120, the winning score, during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.212.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.146.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.176.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan (37) passes the ball between Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.167.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.202.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) as he shoots during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.139.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) drives for a score against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.197.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Cody Zeller (40) puts back a rebound for a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.178.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) makes a layup against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.180.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.171.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) battle for a rebound during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.193.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Pelicans fans react after he was called for a foul during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.182.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) is congratulated by New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, left, after Daniels sank a 3-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.194.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.138.jpg
Updated
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch reacts to a play during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.124.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
NO.pelicanstimberwolves.111923.127.jpg
Updated
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)