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KingsMinnesota Timberwolves @ New Orleans Pelicans: Dec 4, 2025
Timberwolves vs Pelicans final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 on December 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 35 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 125 |
| Pelicans | 30 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 28 PTS Julius Randle
- 12 REB Rudy Gobert
- 6 AST Naz Reid
Pelicans
- 21 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 7 REB Jeremiah Fears
- 8 AST Trey Murphy III
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle FC | 36 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9-18 | 2-3 | 8-8 | +8 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 32 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 4-8 | 1-1 | +6 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 31 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 3-3 | +10 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 23 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 5-8 | 0 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 34 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6-14 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Rob Dillingham G | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Mike Conley G | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-5 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Naz Reid CF | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6-13 | 4-9 | 3-3 | +8 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens GF | 33 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 0-3 | 5-6 | -6 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-17 | 2-2 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 33 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8-17 | 0-5 | 4-4 | +3 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 33 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-17 | 0-5 | 7-8 | +2 |
| Derik Queen C | 29 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Hawkins G | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-4 | 1-2 | -10 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 22 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Micah Peavy G | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Trey Alexander G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 125-116 behind a dominant fourth quarter that broke a tie game. Minnesota improved to 14-8 while New Orleans fell to 3-20.
The game stayed even through the first half, tied 62-62 at the break. New Orleans took a 2-point lead into the fourth quarter at 90-88. Minnesota outscored the Pelicans 37-26 in the final period to secure the win. The Timberwolves made 26 of 29 free throws while holding New Orleans to 23 of 26 from the line.
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 28 points, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 12 rebounds. Trey Murphy III paced New Orleans with 21 points and 8 assists. The Pelicans were more efficient from the field at 43 of 95 but committed only 12 turnovers to Minnesota's 19.
The number to know: 15 of 38 from three for the Timberwolves. That shooting kept them in range throughout a close game.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 42-92 | Field Goals | 43-95 |
| 45.7% | FG % | 45.3% |
| 15-38 | 3-Pointers | 7-25 |
| 39.5% | 3P % | 28.0% |
| 26-29 | Free Throws | 23-26 |
| 89.7% | FT % | 88.5% |
| 49 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 30 | Assists | 29 |
| 5 | Steals | 11 |
| 10 | Blocks | 2 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 22 | Fouls | 22 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 53.8% | 15.4% | 25.5% | 0.283 |
 Pelicans | 48.9% | 10.1% | 17.8% | 0.242 |
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
- Thursday, December 4, 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 @ Pelicans 149-142 Dec 2, 2025
- 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
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Timberwolves 142-149 Dec 2, 2025
- 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
Previous meetings
- Apr 12, 2026 Pelicans @ Timberwolves 126-132
- Feb 6, 2026 Pelicans @ Timberwolves 119-115
- Dec 2, 2025 Timberwolves @ Pelicans 149-142
More NBA Games on Dec 4, 2025
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-099Top: Maxey 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1146
Washington Wizards2-1101Top: White 30 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1123
Brooklyn Nets0-2110Top: Markkanen 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0123
Toronto Raptors2-0120Top: Reaves 44 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Raptors Oct 25; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Pelicans on Dec 4, 2025?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Pelicans records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 14-8 and the Pelicans were 3-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Pelicans?
Julius Randle scored 28 for the Timberwolves. Trey Murphy III scored 21 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 35-30, Q2 27-32, Q3 26-28, Q4 37-26.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Pelicans?
Timberwolves host the Raptors on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.