Minnesota Timberwolves @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Timberwolves vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, March 16, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassTimberwolves: DAZN · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Anthony EdwardsTimberwolvesGOutKneeOct 27, 2026
Jordan PoolePelicansGDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCOutKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Timberwolves

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Preview

The Timberwolves are 3-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Timberwolves won last season's series 3-1. The Pelicans rank 3rd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Anthony Edwards (33.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesTimberwolves 3-1

Previous meetings

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Timberwolves 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
123.7#4
Points per game
124.7#3
108.7#7
Opponent points
128.0#29
46.4%#13
Field goal %
47.8%#7
38.1%#7
Three-point %
30.9%#24
60.5%#30
Free throw %
86.2%#3
54.7#1
Rebounds
45.7#12
26.0#15
Assists
24.7#23
8.0#20
Steals
11.7#3
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
14.3#8
Turnovers
15.7#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

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Timberwolves vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Timberwolves vs Pelicans start?

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Timberwolves vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Timberwolves and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Timberwolves were 3-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Timberwolves vs Pelicans?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, out, knee); Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles); Jordan Poole (Pelicans, day-to-day, illness); Yves Missi (Pelicans, out, knee).

How did Timberwolves vs Pelicans go last season?

The Timberwolves won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Timberwolves vs Pelicans game?

The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 132-126 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Timberwolves vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Timberwolves vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Timberwolves and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.