Randle scores 28 as the Timberwolves beat the Pelicans again on a quiet night for Edwards

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Julius Randle had 28 points and nine rebounds, carrying Minnesota on a quiet night from Anthony Edwards, and the Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 on Thursday night.

Edwards finished with just 11 points in 31 minutes. He scored a season-high 44 points on Tuesday in Minnesota’s 146-142 overtime victory in the opener of the two-game set.

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Randle scores 28 as the Timberwolves beat the Pelicans again on a quiet night for Edwards |

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