- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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This Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) will go head-to-head against the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) at the Smoothie King Center.
During their previous encounter, the Timberwolves triumphed over the Pelicans with a score of 149-142. Minnesota posted an impressive 50.0% field goal percentage (52 of 104) while sinking 20 out of 51 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 25 of their 29 free throws, achieving a high success rate of 86.2%. The team secured a total of 41 rebounds, which included 10 offensive boards. They also racked up 29 assists and forced the Pelicans into 13 turnovers, while achieving 7 steals on defense. Conversely, Minnesota allowed New Orleans to shoot 54.9% from the field, converting 50 of 91 shots. New Orleans registered 26 assists and logged 5 steals, gathering 42 rebounds (6 offensive, 36 defensive) and achieving 4 blocks. They shot 85.7% on free throws, going 30 for 35, and had success from beyond the arc, with 12 of 21 three-point attempts sinking in. The Timberwolves committed 25 fouls while the Pelicans were flagged for 23.
Anthony Edwards was a standout player in the last matchup, scoring 44 points on 16 of 30 shooting. He played for 47 minutes and grabbed 5 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 53.3% and contributing 4 assists.
Heading into this game, Minnesota’s record stands at 13-8 for the season. They average 15.0 turnovers per game and commit 22.5 fouls as a team. Minnesota pulls down 43.3 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 557 assists throughout the season, which ranks 13th in the league. The Timberwolves are connecting on 38.7% of their three-point attempts (307 of 794) and maintain a free throw success rate of 76.6%. On average, they put up 120.6 points per game, placing them 5th in the NBA, while shooting 48.7% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Timberwolves force 15.1 turnovers per game and draw 22.1 fouls. They rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 533 assists so far this season. Minnesota allows a field goal percentage of 46.4% (864 of 1,862) and averages 43.2 rebounds per game. Their opponents shoot 35.9% from three-point range, which has them ranked 11th in points allowed per game at 115.4.
In their last outing, the Pelicans lost to the Timberwolves, 149-142. New Orleans permitted Minnesota to snag 41 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass. The Pelicans managed 39.2% from three-point territory, making 20 out of 51 attempts, and finished 25 of 29 from the free throw line (86.2%). Minnesota shot 52 of 104 from the field, giving them a 50.0% shooting rate. Meanwhile, New Orleans hit 50 out of 91 shots for a shooting percentage of 54.9%. The Pelicans sank 12 of 21 attempts from long-range (57.1%) and made 30 of their free throw tries, achieving an 85.7% success rate. Minnesota committed 25 fouls, leading to 35 free throw attempts for New Orleans. The Pelicans gave up 13 turnovers while gathering 42 total rebounds, including 36 defensive boards and 6 offensive boards.
Trey Murphy III was a key contributor for the Pelicans, scoring 33 points during his 41 minutes on the court. He dished out 4 assists and shot 11 of 21, achieving a field goal percentage of 52.4%, while snagging 15 rebounds.
New Orleans currently holds a record of 3-19 this season. They average 21.0 fouls per game and connect on 76.9% from the line. The team dishes out an average of 23.4 assists per game (29th in the league), committing 15.0 turnovers per contest. New Orleans has scored a total of 2,477 points this season (112.6 per game) and averages 42.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting at 45.3% from the field, ranking 24th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pelicans rank 28th in points allowed per game at 123.3, forcing 15.0 turnovers each game. They give up a shooting percentage of 49.9% (28th in the league) and allow opponents to hit 36.5% from three-point range (339 of 930). Their opponents convert 81.0% of their free throw attempts. Additionally, New Orleans yields 28.6 assists and 44.6 rebounds on average, placing them 25th and 19th in the league, respectively.
Who will win tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Minnesota
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