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Minnesota Timberwolves 104, New Orleans Pelicans 97: final score and stats

Minnesota Timberwolves beat New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves 104 to New Orleans Pelicans 97, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBATuesday, January 7, 2025
DateJan 7, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, FanDuel SN North Extra
Attendance16,282

Line score

Team1234T
Minnesota Timberwolves34202921104
New Orleans Pelicans3321212297

Top performers

Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsAnthony Edwards · 32
ReboundsRudy Gobert · 14
AssistsDonte DiVincenzo · 7
RatingAnthony Edwards · 32 PTS, 9 REB
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsDejounte Murray · 29
ReboundsYves Missi · 9
AssistsDejounte Murray · 6
RatingDejounte Murray · 29 PTS, 6 AST, 6 STL

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
119.3
115.9
Points allowed per game
105.9
124.9
19-17Record7-30
1st in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record3-6
WWWWWLast 5LLLLL
W5StreakL6

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
38-89FG35-94
Field Goal %
43
37
15-443PT12-41
Three Point %
34
29
13-19FT15-24
Free Throw %
68
63
Rebounds
53
46
Offensive Rebounds
11
13
Defensive Rebounds
42
33
Assists
26
23
Steals
9
12
Blocks
8
5
Turnovers
16
14
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
17
14
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Timberwolves
Jaylen Clark G · Hamstring - Not Specified
Out
Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin G · Foot - Plantar Fasciitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out

Box score

Minnesota Timberwolves

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Julius Randle35166-111-43-563320064+21
Jaden McDaniels3152-91-60-0300210320
Rudy Gobert3573-40-01-21442062124-6
Donte DiVincenzo29104-122-80-027330020+18
Anthony Edwards383210-217-115-693420183+3
Josh Minott621-30-10-020000110+2
Naz Reid23136-161-50-11213016620
Mike Conley2582-41-33-446100131-12
Nickeil Alexander-Walker18114-92-61-112000011+9
Team10438-8915-4413-1953261698114217

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones32103-92-52-265200064+3
Zion Williamson28229-150-24-964431423+8
Yves Missi2821-70-00-090001452-2
CJ McCollum3051-141-72-322001023-15
Dejounte Murray342912-202-83-626261022-1
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl2152-61-30-081211170-12
Daniel Theis1331-21-10-082000260-3
Jose Alvarado20134-113-82-211310103-2
Brandon Boston Jr.2551-61-32-242110131-12
Jordan Hawkins1031-41-40-000000000+1
Team9735-9412-4115-24462314125133318

Recent form

Nov 12, 2026 · vs Dallas MavericksW 133-94
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100
Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109
Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100
Nov 14, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsL 108-116
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0
Mar 21, 2025NO 93, MIN 134
Mar 19, 2025NO 119, MIN 115
Jan 7, 2025MIN 104, NO 97

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Minnesota Timberwolves won, 104-97, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

What was the final score of Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Minnesota Timberwolves 104, New Orleans Pelicans 97.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (32 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (29 points).

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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