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Timberwolves vs Pelicans final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 149-142 in overtime on December 2, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 149 |
| Pelicans | 25 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 142 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 44 PTS Anthony Edwards
- 13 REB Rudy Gobert
- 6 AST Julius Randle
Pelicans
- 33 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 15 REB Trey Murphy III
- 6 AST Derik Queen
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels F | 33 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7-10 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Julius Randle FC | 32 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 0-3 | 4-4 | +4 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 38 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-10 | 0-0 | 8-10 | +9 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 37 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5-16 | 5-15 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 47 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16-30 | 6-13 | 6-8 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Naz Reid CF | 32 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Mike Conley G | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 3-3 | -5 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +11 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 38 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-15 | 0-0 | 5-8 | -17 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 40 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-21 | 4-8 | 7-7 | -8 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 35 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 0-3 | 8-8 | +5 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 33 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7-13 | 1-2 | 6-7 | -2 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 25 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevon Looney F | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Trey Alexander G | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Micah Peavy G | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 25 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 4-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 2-3 | +2 |
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans in overtime after outscoring them 20-13 in the extra period. Minnesota improved to 13-8, while New Orleans fell to 3-19.
Minnesota trailed after a 43-point second quarter by the Pelicans. The Timberwolves were down 58-68 at halftime and 100-103 after three quarters. A 29-26 fourth quarter left the game tied at 129-129, and the extra period decided it.
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points for the Timberwolves, while Trey Murphy III answered with 33 points and 15 rebounds for the Pelicans. Minnesota shot 52 of 104 from the field and made 20 of 51 three-pointers. New Orleans turned the ball over 12 times, three more than the Timberwolves' 9.
The number to know: 25 of 29 on free throws. Minnesota's work at the line kept the game within reach through its second-quarter deficit.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 52-104 | Field Goals | 50-91 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 54.9% |
| 20-51 | 3-Pointers | 12-21 |
| 39.2% | 3P % | 57.1% |
| 25-29 | Free Throws | 30-35 |
| 86.2% | FT % | 85.7% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 29 | Assists | 26 |
| 7 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 25 | Fouls | 23 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 59.6% | 7.2% | 21.7% | 0.240 |
 Pelicans | 61.5% | 10.1% | 16.2% | 0.330 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, December 2, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- W vs Spurs 125-112 Nov 30, 2025
- W vs Celtics 119-115 Nov 29, 2025
- L @ Thunder 105-113 Nov 26, 2025
- L @ Kings 112-117 Nov 24, 2025
- L @ Suns 113-114 Nov 21, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Lakers 121-133 Nov 30, 2025
- L @ Warriors 96-104 Nov 29, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 128-133 Nov 26, 2025
- W vs Bulls 143-130 Nov 24, 2025
- L vs Hawks 98-115 Nov 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 12, 2026 Pelicans @ Timberwolves 126-132
- Feb 6, 2026 Pelicans @ Timberwolves 119-115
- Dec 4, 2025 Timberwolves @ Pelicans 125-116
More NBA Games on Dec 2, 2025
- Final
Washington Wizards2-2102
Philadelphia 76ers3-1121Top: Maxey 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0118
Toronto Raptors2-1121Top: Barnes 28 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3117
Boston Celtics2-1123Top: Brown 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0119
San Antonio Spurs1-2126Top: Barnes 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0124
Golden State Warriors1-3112Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Warriors Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Pelicans on Dec 2, 2025?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 149-142 in overtime on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 44 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Pelicans records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 13-8 and the Pelicans were 3-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Pelicans?
Anthony Edwards scored 44 for the Timberwolves. Trey Murphy III scored 33 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Pelicans season series?
The Timberwolves lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Pelicans game?
The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 132-126 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.
Where was Timberwolves vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Pelicans?
Timberwolves-Pelicans: Q1 31-25, Q2 27-43, Q3 42-35, Q4 29-26, OT 20-13.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Pelicans?
Timberwolves host the Warriors on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.