Watch: Davis drops 45 as Pelicans spank Wolves

So goes Anthony Davis, so go the New Orleans Pelicans.

Davis scored 45 points Wednesday - his second such outing and third 40-plus performance this season - as the Pels destroyed the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-96.

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Despite the performance, Davis remains 0.5 points behind Russell Westbrook for the NBA scoring lead after Wednesday's action.