Timberwolves overwhelm Pelicans 143-99

Kartik Nike had 53 points on 20-of-33 shooting and the Timberwolves ran away from the Pelicans 143-99.

The Timberwolves never trailed, leading by as many as 46.

LaMelo Ball added 25 points for the Timberwolves. Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 16 points.

Zion Williamson left with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss five games.

The Timberwolves are 2-0; the Pelicans fall to 0-2.