New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Apr 12, 2026
Pelicans vs Timberwolves final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-126 on April 12, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 24 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 126 |
| Timberwolves | 34 | 39 | 24 | 35 | 132 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 36 PTS Jeremiah Fears
- 22 REB Derik Queen
- 5 AST Jeremiah Fears
Timberwolves
- 26 PTS Terrence Shannon Jr.
- 13 REB Joan Beringer
- 10 AST Joe Ingles
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 41 | 30 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11-28 | 1-2 | 7-8 | -5 |
| Micah Peavy G | 40 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-4 | 7-8 | -4 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 32 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-18 | 1-4 | 4-4 | -15 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 41 | 36 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12-28 | 0-5 | 12-14 | 0 |
| Josh Oduro F | 31 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Trey Alexander G | 32 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7-11 | 1-4 | 1-3 | -4 |
| Hunter Dickinson C | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Beringer C | 31 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9-12 | 0-0 | 6-9 | -1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 34 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-18 | 0-7 | 14-18 | +9 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 30 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Joe Ingles F | 32 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Enrique Freeman F | 26 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 3-4 | +25 |
| Zyon Pullin G | 30 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-12 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Julian Phillips F | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 1-5 | 3-6 | -1 |
| Rocco Zikarsky C | 20 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +7 |
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Recap
Minnesota beat New Orleans by 6 points behind a 10-point first quarter lead that the Timberwolves never relinquished. The Timberwolves improved to 49-33 while the Pelicans fell to 26-56.
Minnesota led 34-24 after one quarter and stretched the advantage to 14 at halftime, 73-59. New Orleans cut the gap to 7 entering the fourth but couldn't close further. The Timberwolves made 45 of 89 shots while the Pelicans went 45 of 107, and Minnesota's 32 assists to New Orleans' 20 proved the difference in ball movement.
Terrence Shannon Jr. led Minnesota with 26 points. Jeremiah Fears scored 36 for the Pelicans but couldn't generate enough scoring support. Derik Queen grabbed 22 rebounds for New Orleans but the Timberwolves owned the assist advantage with their efficient passing attack.
The number to know: Minnesota made 10 three-pointers to New Orleans' 5. That gap in deep shooting helped seal the win.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 45-107 | Field Goals | 45-89 |
| 42.1% | FG % | 50.6% |
| 5-21 | 3-Pointers | 10-37 |
| 23.8% | 3P % | 27.0% |
| 31-38 | Free Throws | 32-43 |
| 81.6% | FT % | 74.4% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 20 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 20 | Assists | 32 |
| 9 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 13 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 28 | Fouls | 27 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 44.4% | 6.8% | 36.4% | 0.290 |
 Timberwolves | 56.2% | 9.2% | 27.3% | 0.360 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 12, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Celtics 118-144 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Jazz 156-137 Apr 7, 2026
- L vs Magic 108-112 Apr 5, 2026
- L @ Kings 113-117 Apr 3, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 106-118 Apr 2, 2026
Timberwolves last 5
- W @ Rockets 136-132 Apr 10, 2026
- L @ Magic 120-132 Apr 8, 2026
- W @ Pacers 124-104 Apr 7, 2026
- L vs Hornets 108-122 Apr 5, 2026
- L @ 76ers 103-115 Apr 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 6, 2026 Pelicans @ Timberwolves 119-115
- Dec 4, 2025 Timberwolves @ Pelicans 125-116
- Dec 2, 2025 Timberwolves @ Pelicans 149-142
More NBA Games on Apr 12, 2026
- Final
Detroit Pistons2-0133
Indiana Pacers2-1121Top: Reed 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1117
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1130Top: Tomlin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3101
Toronto Raptors2-0136Top: Barrett 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Miami Heat0-3143Top: Hield 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2108
Boston Celtics1-1113Top: Scheierman 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1110
New York Knicks0-296Top: McBride 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3106
Philadelphia 76ers3-0126Top: Ryan 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2107
Los Angeles Lakers3-0131Top: Tshiebwe 29 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1128
San Antonio Spurs1-2118Top: Strawther 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2128
Dallas Mavericks1-2149Top: Poulakidas 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-2110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122Top: Achiuwa 27 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1135
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0103Top: Bouyea 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3110
Los Angeles Clippers1-1115Top: Curry 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies2-0101
Houston Rockets3-0132Top: Whitehead 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Timberwolves on Apr 12, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-126 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the Timberwolves with 26 points.
What are the Pelicans and Timberwolves records?
After this game the Pelicans were 26-56 and the Timberwolves were 49-33 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Timberwolves?
Jeremiah Fears scored 36 for the Pelicans. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 26 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Timberwolves season series?
The Timberwolves lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Timberwolves game?
The Pelicans beat the Timberwolves 119-115 on Feb 6, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Timberwolves?
Pelicans-Timberwolves: Q1 24-34, Q2 35-39, Q3 31-24, Q4 36-35.
What is next for the Pelicans and Timberwolves?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.