Any chance the New Orleans Pelicans had of getting their second win in three days over the Minnesota Timberwolves was probably gone about nine hours before Friday’s tip-off.

The last time the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the New Orleans Pelicans, just two days prior, they shot themselves in the foot just one too many times on their way to a frustrating and disappointing loss.

The New Orleans Pelicans ruled star forward Zion Williamson out of their game at Minnesota with a bruised lower back.