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Pelicans Win! New Orleans scores first victory in 14 games against Timberwolves

New Orleans broke its curse after 13 straight losses.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 34 points and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped their 13-game losing streak with a 107-99 road win against the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jrue Holiday had 18 points and Lonzo Ball added 10 points, six rebounds and six assists off the bench for New Orleans, which was coming off a 108-101 overtime loss at home to Brooklyn a night earlier.

Playing without leading scorer and rebounder Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota lost its seventh straight game after shooting 38% from the field.

Andrew Wiggins led the Timberwolves with 27 points.

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