Minnesota Timberwolves @ New Orleans Pelicans
14-8, 7-5 Away
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14-8, 7-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 35 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 125 |
NO | 30 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
3-20, 2-11 Home
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3-20, 2-11 Home
Game Information
Smoothie King Center
1:00 AM, 5 December 2025
New Orleans, LA
Attendance: 16,459
- Referees:
- Bill Kennedy
- Phenizee Ransom
- CJ Washington
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 42-92 | 43-95 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 45 |
| 3PT | 15-38 | 7-25 |
| Three Point % | 39 | 28 |
| FT | 26-29 | 23-26 |
| Free Throw % | 90 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 43 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 12 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 37 | 35 |
| Assists | 30 | 29 |
| Steals | 5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 10 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 20 | 12 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 23 | 16 |
| Fast Break Points | 23 | 16 |
| Points in Paint | 52 | 68 |
| Fouls | 22 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 13 | 5 |
| Percent Led | 59 | 28 |
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2025-26 Northwest Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 5 | .844 | - | W1 |
| Denver | 22 | 9 | .710 | 4.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 12 | .625 | 7 | L2 |
| Portland | 13 | 19 | .406 | 14 | W1 |
| Utah | 12 | 19 | .387 | 14.5 | W2 |
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 23 | 8 | .742 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 19 | 10 | .655 | 3 | W2 |
| Memphis | 15 | 17 | .469 | 8.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 12 | 21 | .364 | 12 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 8 | 25 | .242 | 16 | L3 |
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