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Latest meeting, Nov 6: MIN 115, NOP 109

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview and player stats

Regular season8:00 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans

Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

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MIN

Season leaders, per game

NOP
The teams side by side: Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans compared, with league ranks
MINStatNOP
8–3Record4–7
Offense
10.8(better), 3rd in the leagueNet rating20th in the league, -4.6
114.8(better), 8th in the leagueOffensive rating17th in the league, 111.2
101.9, 12th in the leaguePace5th in the league, 102.7
55.3(better), 4th in the leagueeFG%19th in the league, 52.7
12.9(better), 16th in the leagueTOV%23rd in the league, 13.8
31.9(better), 4th in the leagueOREB%23rd in the league, 25.1
0.284, 16th in the leagueFT rate4th in the league, 0.357(better)
Defense
104.0(better), 1st in the leagueDefensive rating26th in the league, 115.9
49.7(better), 2nd in the leagueOpp. eFG%25th in the league, 56.1
13.5(better), 11th in the leagueOpp. TOV%13th in the league, 13.3
73.8(better), 13th in the leagueDREB%15th in the league, 72.9
0.279(better), 15th in the leagueOpp. FT rate22nd in the league, 0.320

This season's meetings

Injury report

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Donte DiVincenzoOut· back Apr 2
    Report note

    DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. DiVincenzo is approaching six months since tearing his right Achilles during the first round of the playoffs and has been rehabbing with the expectation that he'll play at some point this season. The veteran guard has sought advice from Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard during his recovery, though Minnesota has yet to establish a timetable for his return.

  • Anthony EdwardsOut· back Dec 21Report updated ·
    Report note

    Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced. Edwards underwent debridement surgery in Minnesota, though the team did not provide a timetable for his return. The star guard is expected to make a full recovery, with additional updates coming as he progresses through rehabilitation. Based on previous reporting from ESPN's Shams Charania, Edwards could miss up to two months. Edwards was off to a scorching start this season, averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals across four appearances.

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIProbable· back Nov 11Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-11, BKN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Murphy (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets. The star forward sat out the second leg of the Pelicans' latest back-to-back set due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy, but he's set to return to action Wednesday. Saddiq Bey is likely to shift back to bench but should maintain a significant role.

  • Yves MissiOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-11, BKN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-05): Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota. Missi has been sidelined since picking up his injury Oct. 23. He remains without a timetable to return.

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-11, BKN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Watford (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Watford continues to nurse a right ankle sprain. The forward lacks a concrete timetable for a return to the floor.

  • Jaron Pierre Jr.DoubtfulReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-11, BKN@NOP).

  • Malik DiaDoubtfulReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-11, BKN@NOP).

Key players · MIN: Minnesota Timberwolves key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Anthony Edwards33.933.34.83.5
Jaden McDaniels33.817.06.33.6
Ayo Dosunmu31.418.14.84.0
Jonathan Kuminga30.712.35.52.7
Rudy Gobert29.87.812.11.4
Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Zion Williamson33.021.05.52.7
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Dejounte Murray31.814.54.94.5
Jeremiah Fears28.915.44.54.9
Saddiq Bey26.715.53.62.4

Last five games

Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 8 vs UTAWon 115–100−12.5, covered222.5, went under
Nov 6 @ NOPWon 115–109−3.5, covered230.5, went under
Nov 4 @ HOUWon 117–107+7.5, covered218.5, went over
Nov 2 vs MILWon 112–100−11.5, covered232.5, went under
Oct 31 @ SASLost 111–121+13.5, covered229.5, went over
New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 9 @ GSWLost 87–138+11.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 8 @ LACLost 123–139−1.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Nov 6 vs MINLost 109–115+3.5, did not cover230.5, went under
Nov 4 vs UTAWon 120–113−4.5, covered232.5, went over
Nov 2 @ MEMWon 135–134+5.5, covered231.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Western Conference
Team
1LAL102.833–8-2
2SAS92.8180.59-1
3MIN83.7271.57-3
4HOU83.7271.57-3
5OKC83.7271.57-3
10DEN54.5563.55-4
11PHX46.40054-6
12NOP47.3645.54-6
13LAC28.20072-8
14SAC110.0918.51-9
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The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

MIN 1, NOP 0
  1. Nov 6Minnesota Timberwolves 115, New Orleans Pelicans 109
  2. Mar 8New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
  3. Mar 16 · this gameMinnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans

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