Zion Williamson hit a go-ahead free throw with four seconds left in regulation to lead the Pelicans past the Timberwolves 119-118 in New Orleans Wednesday night.
"It's always great to get a win," said WIlliamson after the game. "I love winning, this team loves winning, this organization loves winning. CJ (McCollum) looked at me and said, 'You wanna be great? This is the moment to do it.' And I took the challenge on. Like Coach Willie (Green) said: he didn't call me out, he just called me up."
Williamson poured in 43 points in the victory, while McCollum chipped in with 20.
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer to seal the Pelicans win, which extends New Orleans' winning streak to four games.
Edwards and D'Angelo Russell both scored 27 points in the losing effort. The T-Wolves have lost their last four games.
The Pelicans return to action Friday night against the 76ers.
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