New Orleans Hornets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (35-76)
Field Goal %
48% (38-80)
39% (7-18)
Three Point %
31% (5-16)
71% (15-21)
Free Throw %
75% (18-24)
22
Turnovers
22
43
Rebounds
52
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN

Referee:Jim Clark
Referee:Luis Grillo
Referee:Scott Wall

Team Stats
| FG | 35-76 | 38-80 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 48 |
| 3PT | 7-18 | 5-16 |
| Three Point % | 39 | 31 |
| FT | 15-21 | 18-24 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 52 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 23 | 31 |
| Assists | 27 | 20 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 22 | 22 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 7 | 4 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 20 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 17 | .790 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 53 | 28 | .654 | 11 | W11 |
| Minnesota | 48 | 33 | .593 | 16 | W1 |
| Portland | 41 | 40 | .506 | 23 | W1 |
| Utah | 22 | 59 | .272 | 42 | W1 |
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