In a physical, back-and-forth game, the Timberwolves lost their fourth consecutive game 119-118 on Wednesday night in New Orleans.
After Pelicans forward Zion Williamson broke a 118-118 tie by hitting one of two free throws with four seconds remaining, Anthony Edwards missed a fadeaway jumper from the corner that would have won the game.
The Wolves had little answer all night for Williamson, who scored 43 points, 33 of those coming in the second half.
