New Orleans came into the game with all of the swagger and expectations of a heavy favorite, but it was Minnesota that looked the part of champions tonight. They jumped all over New Orleans from the outset of the game, with New Orleans fans left watching in disbelief as their team was ripped apart.

Minnesota was led by White (34 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, a steal), Holland (8 points, 15 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Animashaun (15 points, 7 assists, 2 steals). New Orleans was led by Phelan (19 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks), Ensley (25 points, 0 assists), Jaramillo (7 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, 4 blocks).

Minnesota snapped their losing streak at 6 games, and stand at 3-7 and 2-5 at home. They remain at #5 in the Northwest and move up to #13 overall in the Western Conference. With today's loss, New Orleans are now 8-3. They move down to #2 in the Southwest and drop to #4 overall in the Western Conference.

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