Julius Randle

Julius Randle carries offense in win over Pelicans

With Anthony Edwards limited to just six field goal attempts and plagued by eight turnovers, Julius Randle stepped up to shoulder the scoring load in Thursday's victory over the Pelicans. The veteran forward paced the Timberwolves with 28 points on 9-of-18 shooting, adding nine rebounds, three assists, and two three-pointers while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.

Fantasy Impact

This performance effectively flipped the script from the previous meeting between these teams earlier in the week, where Randle played a supporting role. His ability to take over the offense when needed has been a key factor in his strong start to the season, which has seen him significantly outperform his preseason expectations in category leagues. Minnesota concludes its week with a home matchup against the Clippers on Saturday.