New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Game Leaders
Team Stats
44% (38-86)
Field Goal %
38% (36-95)
42% (14-33)
Three Point %
26% (10-39)
81% (17-21)
Free Throw %
63% (17-27)
19
Turnovers
11
55
Rebounds
43
18
Largest Lead
7
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN

Referee:Matt Boland
Referee:Kevin Cutler
Referee:Ken Mauer

Team Stats
| FG | 38-86 | 36-95 |
| Field Goal % | 44 | 38 |
| 3PT | 14-33 | 10-39 |
| Three Point % | 42 | 26 |
| FT | 17-21 | 17-27 |
| Free Throw % | 81 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 43 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 44 | 31 |
| Assists | 23 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 19 | 11 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Fast Break Points | 10 | 6 |
| Points in Paint | 36 | 46 |
| Fouls | 19 | 18 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 18 | 7 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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