- Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The New Orleans Pelicans (4-4) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-3) at the Smoothie King Center this Friday.
In their latest matchup, the Timberwolves triumphed over the Rockets, concluding the game with a score of 117-107. The Timberwolves committed 25 fouls, while the Rockets totaled 20. Minnesota made 13 of their 37 three-point attempts. The Rockets shot 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 24 of 30 tries. Houston secured 41 rebounds (14 offensive and 27 defensive) and recorded 8 blocks. The Rockets also notched 22 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, the Timberwolves allowed their opponents to shoot 42.7% from the field, finishing with 35 of 82 shooting. Minnesota registered 28 assists and forced 22 turnovers, tallying 12 steals in the process. They secured a total of 45 rebounds, including 15 on offense, while converting 10 out of 19 attempts from the free-throw line for a rate of 52.6%. The Timberwolves ended with a field goal percentage of 52.9% (46 of 87), sinking 15 out of 35 three-point attempts.
Ayo Dosunmu made significant contributions in this game, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0% with 21 points, 6 assists, and 1 rebound across 34 minutes of play, hitting 10 out of 20 shots.
Heading into this matchup, the Timberwolves boast a record of 6-3 for the season. They are averaging 118.8 points per game (6th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 47.6%. The team has hit 38.0% of their three-point attempts (136 out of 358) and shoots 63.4% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Minnesota pulls down an impressive 49.2 rebounds per game and has accumulated 241 assists, ranking 3rd in the league. They average 15.4 turnovers and 22.3 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Timberwolves are forcing their opponents into an average of 17.1 turnovers per game while drawing 22.4 fouls. They rank 21st in allowing assists, conceding 219 assists this season. The Timberwolves’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.4% (347 of 800), allowing 44.3 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 31.5% from beyond the arc, and Minnesota ranks 4th in points allowed per game at 107.6.
In their last outing, the Pelicans secured a 120-113 victory against the Jazz. New Orleans allowed Utah to gather a total of 49 rebounds (15 offensive). The Pelicans struggled from 3-point range, shooting 23.4% with 11 makes out of 47 attempts, while converting 20 out of 30 free throws (66.7%). The Jazz shot 43.6% from the field with 41 of 94 attempts. New Orleans finished the game shooting 42.7% (38 of 89) and made only 5 of 20 three-point tries (25.0%), but excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 39 free throws for a remarkable 90.7%. The Jazz committed 33 personal fouls, leading the Pelicans to 43 free-throw opportunities. New Orleans also caused 19 turnovers, resulting in 9 steals, and grabbed 35 defensive boards alongside 13 offensive ones.
Zion Williamson was key for the Pelicans, converting 6 of 14 field goals for a shooting rate of 42.9%, contributing 4 rebounds. He accumulated 23 points during his 38 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists.
The Pelicans currently hold a record of 4-4 for the season. Offensively, they are shooting 48.7% from the field, placing them 4th in the league. New Orleans has scored a total of 973 points (121.6 points per game), with an average of 44.9 rebounds per game. Their assists per game stand at 25.4 (22nd in the NBA), with an average of 17.4 turnovers. The Pelicans commit 23.0 fouls a game and boast a 82.4% free-throw percentage.
Defensively, New Orleans allows 31.3% from three (98 of 313) while opponents convert 78.2% of their free throws. They concede an average of 27.6 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 25th and 13th respectively. The Pelicans currently rank 25th in points allowed per game at 119.3, forcing 17.9 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 47.7% from the field (23rd in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take New Orleans
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