Anthony Davis had 24 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks to move the New Orleans Pelicans closer to a playoff berth and a first-round meeting with the Warriors with a 100-88 win over the host Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon scored 22 points apiece for the Pelicans, whose magic number for clinching the Western Conference's No. 8 playoff spot was reduced to one."We get to play the champs on our home floor," New Orleans coach Monty Williams said.Zach LaVine had 24 points for the Timberwolves (16-65), who have the worst record in the league.Russell Westbrook scored 36 points as host Oklahoma City kept its playoff hopes alive with one game left Wednesday at Minnesota. ...The NBA said it was the 36th technical to be rescinded this season. ...Meyers Leonard scored 24 points for Portland, which was without starters LaMarcus Aldridge (left foot sprain) and Arron Afflalo (right shoulder strain).James Harden scored 29 points and Josh Smith added 16 points and 11 rebounds for visiting Houston, which moved into a tie with San Antonio for first place in the Southwest Division with one game remaining. ...Blake Griffin scored 22 points and DeAndre Jordan had 20 points...