New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves
20-23, 5-17 Away
106
20-23, 5-17 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NO | 29 | 23 | 37 | 17 | 106 |
MIN | 27 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 110 |
21-22, 15-7 Home
110
21-22, 15-7 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (40-87)
Field Goal %
43% (40-93)
21% (5-24)
Three Point %
28% (11-39)
88% (21-24)
Free Throw %
79% (19-24)
17
Turnovers
15
48
Rebounds
50
6
Largest Lead
12
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 40-87 | 40-93 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 43 |
| 3PT | 5-24 | 11-39 |
| Three Point % | 21 | 28 |
| FT | 21-24 | 19-24 |
| Free Throw % | 88 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 50 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 15 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 38 | 35 |
| Assists | 22 | 23 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 8 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 17 | 15 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 62 | 48 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 12 |
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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