LaMelo Ball contributed 22 points, 8 assists, and 2 rebounds in 35 minutes, shooting 7-15 from the field with 3-8 from beyond the arc and a perfect 5-5 from the line, as the Timberwolves secured a 115-109 victory over the Pelicans.
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Ball recorded 22 points in 35 minutes against the Pelicans, surpassing his season average of 17.7 points per game. He also contributed 8 assists, extending his streak of games with 5 or more assists to 6. Ball's shooting efficiency was reflected in a 46.7% field goal percentage for the game, and he maintained a perfect free-throw shooting at 100% with 5 makes.
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