Balanced attack leads Timberwolves past Pelicans 120-110
— Naz Reid scored 20 points to lead a balanced offensive effort and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-110 on Saturday night.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
5-10, 5th in Southwest
Zion elevates to pin layup off the glass (0:21)
Zion goes coast-to-coast for a jam (0:20)
Zach Lowe
ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Knicks and Nets, the league's battle to stay on the court amid COVID-19, Brandon Ingram's rise with the Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, some of the best young Black assistants poised to become head coaches in the league, and much more.
Mitchell helps Jazz beat Pelicans for 7th straight win
— Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 129-118 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win.
Stan Van Gundy ejected after arguing with official (0:34)
Ingram throws down dunk with authority (0:21)
The Hoop Collective: Possible Roster Moves For Contending Teams
Brian Windhorst, Ohm Youngmisuk and Tim MacMahon discuss an apparent change in chemistry for the Clippers, potential landing spots for Bradley Beal should he become available, as well as some teams who could look to make big roster moves this season. Plus, the amazing Lou Dort.
Ruling favors Zion, says marketing deal invalid
A federal judge has granted Zion Williamson partial judgment in his lawsuit against a former marketing agent who sued the Pelicans star for $100 million in damages claiming breach of contract.
Why Adams is all-in as Van Gundy bucks the trend
At a time when the NBA is getting faster and smaller, the New Orleans Pelicans decided to go slightly against the grain and opt big ... which suits Steven Adams down to the ground.
Zion posts second straight 30-point game (1:59)
Mitchell scores 28, Jazz beat Pelicans 118-102
— Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and seven rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-102 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Zion pickpockets Mitchell, breaks away for layup (0:20)
Gobert denies Zion at the rim (0:17)
Zion proves to be too much for Favors (0:20)
'I'm not gonna stop until I'm the best': Inside Brandon Ingram's rise
The next steps in Ingram's development could help determine the NBA's balance of power.
Adams jokes about 'old school' Van Gundy (1:11)
Pelicans' Ball could make return to lineup vs. Jazz
Lonzo Ball could be back in the Pelicans' lineup vs. the Jazz on Tuesday after the guard missed three games with soreness in both knees.
J&J: Looking back on the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs
Time to give the people what they want… Jalen & Jacoby break down all the angles of this weekend’s NFL playoff action. Plus, James Harden’s Nets debut, Zion Williamson dunks all over the Kings, and is it time for Texans and Deshaun Watson to part ways… all that and more on J&J.
NBA Power Rankings: Where the James Harden trade sends the Nets
How does the trade that shook up the NBA shake up our latest rankings?
Zion's poster dunk leaves announcer in awe (0:29)
Zion electrifies with 31 points, high-flying jams (1:52)
Williamson, Pelicans spoil Fox's big night in win over Kings
— Zion Williamson had 31 points and six rebounds, Steven Adams made a pair of clutch free throws with 17.9 seconds remaining, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 43-point performance by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and beat the Kings 128-123 Sunday...
Zion contorts behind backboard for acrobatic and-1 (0:18)
Zion bulldozes Holmes out of the way for layup (0:17)
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7 | 6 | .538 | - | W5 |
| Dallas | 8 | 8 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| San Antonio | 8 | 8 | .500 | 0.5 | L2 |
| Houston | 6 | 9 | .400 | 2 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | .333 | 3 | L3 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game108.223rd
Rebounds Per Game46.78th
Assists Per Game22.625th
Points Allowed111.519th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Kira Lewis Jr | PG | Alabama |
| 2(9) | Elijah Hughes | SG | Syracuse |
| 2(12) | Nick Richards | C | Kentucky |
| 2(30) | Sam Merrill | SG | Utah State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 5 | 10 | .333 |
| 2019-20 | 30 | 42 | .417 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |