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Minnesota Timberwolves 149, New Orleans Pelicans 142: final score and stats

Minnesota Timberwolves beat New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves 149 to New Orleans Pelicans 142, on Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2025
DateDec 2, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, FanDuel SN North Extra, NBA League Pass
Attendance12,770

Line score

Team1234OTT
Minnesota Timberwolves3127422920149
New Orleans Pelicans2543352613142

Top performers

Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsAnthony Edwards · 44
ReboundsRudy Gobert · 13
AssistsNaz Reid · 6
RatingAnthony Edwards · 44 PTS
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 33
ReboundsTrey Murphy III · 15
AssistsDerik Queen · 6
RatingTrey Murphy III · 33 PTS, 15 REB

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
118.1
116.9
Points allowed per game
107.0
124.3
13-8Record3-19
1st in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record3-4
WWWWLLast 5LLLLW
W4StreakL4

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
52-104FG50-91
Field Goal %
50
55
20-513PT12-21
Three Point %
39
57
25-29FT30-35
Free Throw %
86
86
Rebounds
41
42
Offensive Rebounds
10
6
Defensive Rebounds
31
36
Assists
29
26
Steals
7
5
Blocks
4
1
Turnovers
9
12
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
9
13
Technical Fouls
1
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Day-To-Day
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Day-To-Day
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day

Box score

Minnesota Timberwolves

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Julius Randle33166-140-34-456200234+4
Jaden McDaniels33177-103-30-042011223+5
Rudy Gobert38269-100-08-10132011495+9
Donte DiVincenzo38155-165-150-045121132+6
Anthony Edwards474416-306-136-854301054+14
Naz Reid32186-124-82-256220054+5
Mike Conley1351-50-43-311010010-5
Jaylen Clark1562-42-40-020000020+11
Terrence Shannon Jr.820-10-12-201100002-13
Rob Dillingham700-20-00-022000111-1
Team14952-10420-5125-294129974103125

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Saddiq Bey35227-120-38-863200061+5
Trey Murphy III413311-214-87-71541003124-8
Derik Queen39218-150-05-886210265-17
Bryce McGowens2662-50-02-211000011-7
Jeremiah Fears34217-131-26-735311031-2
Kevon Looney1200-10-00-031100034+11
Jose Alvarado25145-84-40-033210033-12
Micah Peavy2084-60-00-012010102-15
Trey Alexander1273-31-10-021010021+8
Jordan Hawkins22103-72-32-300100001+2
Team14250-9112-2130-354226125163623

Recent form

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
Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121
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
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0
Apr 12, 2026NO 126, MIN 132
Feb 6, 2026NO 119, MIN 115
Dec 4, 2025MIN 125, NO 116
Dec 2, 2025MIN 149, NO 142

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Minnesota Timberwolves won, 149-142, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

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

Minnesota Timberwolves 149, New Orleans Pelicans 142.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (44 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (33 points).

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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