New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves
19-52, 7-29 Away
93
19-52, 7-29 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NO | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
MIN | 28 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 134 |
41-31, 21-16 Home
134
41-31, 21-16 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
50% (34-68)
Field Goal %
54% (48-89)
35% (11-31)
Three Point %
43% (19-44)
64% (14-22)
Free Throw %
95% (19-20)
26
Turnovers
14
33
Rebounds
36
4
Largest Lead
43
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis
Referee:Evan Scott
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 34-68 | 48-89 |
| Field Goal % | 50 | 54 |
| 3PT | 11-31 | 19-44 |
| Three Point % | 35 | 43 |
| FT | 14-22 | 19-20 |
| Free Throw % | 64 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26 | 26 |
| Assists | 20 | 40 |
| Steals | 11 | 14 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Turnovers | 26 | 14 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 37 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 30 | 54 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 3 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 4 | 43 |
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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