Pelicans strive for toughness in matchup with Timberwolves

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The New Orleans Pelicans reached the NBA in-season tournament semifinals and flopped.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are doing just fine despite failing to reach the knockout round of the tournament.

The Pelicans will play their first post-tournament game when they host the Timberwolves Monday night, four days after they were routed by the Lakers 133-89 in Las Vegas.

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