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The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 149–142 in New Orleans on Dec 2, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  MIN | 31 | 27 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 149 |
  NOP | 25 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 142 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 47 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 16-30 | 6-13 |
| Rudy Gobert | 38 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 9-10 | 0-0 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 38 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5-16 | 5-15 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 33 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 7-10 | 3-3 |
| Julius Randle | 33 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 6-14 | 0-3 |
| Naz Reid | 32 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 6-12 | 4-8 |
| Jaylen Clark | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Mike Conley | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-4 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Rob Dillingham | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 149 | 41 | 29 | 52-104 | 20-51 |
| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 41 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 11-21 | 4-8 |
| Derik Queen | 39 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 8-15 | 0-0 |
| Saddiq Bey | 35 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 7-12 | 0-3 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 34 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 7-13 | 1-2 |
| Bryce McGowens | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Jose Alvarado | 25 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5-8 | 4-4 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Micah Peavy | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Trey Alexander | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Kevon Looney | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 142 | 42 | 26 | 50-91 | 12-21 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 52-104 | 50% | 20-51 39% |
| NOP | 50-91 | 55% | 12-21 57% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
MIN offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 0
NOP offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · MIN defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MINNOPExpected pace: about 104 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
MINNOPCrew chiefCourtney Kirkland · also working Tre Maddox, Nate Green
Counts per game across his last 56 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 35.0 | 29.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Julius Randle | 32.9 | 21.8 | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 31.9 | 10.9 | 10.7 | 2.1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 31.5 | 14.4 | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 31.0 | 14.4 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Naz Reid | 25.5 | 14.1 | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| Mike Conley | 19.7 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 3.6 |
| Jaylen Clark | 14.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 35.7 | 22.2 | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Herbert Jones | 32.2 | 9.6 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Saddiq Bey | 30.4 | 15.4 | 7.1 | 2.6 |
| Zion Williamson | 30.4 | 21.4 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 27.3 | 16.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Derik Queen | 26.0 | 13.7 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Jose Alvarado | 23.9 | 10.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Yves Missi | 19.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 1.2 |
MIN offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
MIN offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs MIN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
MINForAgainst50% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MIN 6series4 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | NOP 126 | MIN 132 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | NOP 119 | MIN 115 | NOP+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | MIN 125 | NOP 116 | MIN+9 | +9 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | MIN 149 | NOP 142 | MIN+7 | +7 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | NOP 93 | MIN 134 | MIN+41 | +41 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | NOP 119 | MIN 115 | NOP+4 | +4 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | MIN 104 | NOP 97 | MIN+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2024 | NOP 117 | MIN 106 | NOP+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | MIN 107 | NOP 121 | NOP+14 | +14 |
| Nov 18, 2023 | MIN 121 | NOP 120 | MIN+1 | +1 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
