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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MIN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBATuesday, March 16, 2027
Minnesota Timberwolves logoMinnesota Timberwolves8-3
8:00 PM ETMar 16, 2027
New Orleans Pelicans logoNew Orleans Pelicans4-7
DateMar 16, 2027
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MIN

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
118.1
117.5
Points allowed per game
107.0
122.4
8-3Record4-7
1st in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record3-3
WWWWLLast 5LLLWW
W4StreakL3

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
W4StreakL3
Points Against
107.0
122.4
7-3Last Ten Games4-6
Points Per Game
118.1
117.5
Field Goal %
47
48
Three Point %
37
32
Rebounds Per Game
48.8
42.4
Assists Per Game
25.6
24.7
Blocks Per Game
5.1
4.7
Steals Per Game
8.6
10.4
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.7
0.5
Total Turnovers Per Game
15.9
16.5

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
Trendon Watford F · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day

Recent form

Minnesota TimberwolvesWWWWL
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
New Orleans PelicansLLLWW
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
Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0
Mar 16, 2027MIN 0, NO 0
Mar 8, 2027NO 0, MIN 0
Nov 6, 2026MIN 115, NO 109

Team pages

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and statsNew Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MIN.

What are the records of the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans?

Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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