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Minnesota Timberwolves

04-13 08:30

132 - 126

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H2H

Team

Total

Minnesota Timberwolves

132

New Orleans Pelicans

126

Minnesota Timberwolves

New Orleans Pelicans

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO74%

82%TO

Foul

101

Ended132 - 126

12:00

Quinn vs. Belange scramble for the ball, and DiVincenzo got the ball

0-0

11:49

Shannon made two free throws, the first of which was hit

1-0

11:49

Shannon hit the second free throw

2-0

11:49

Peavey fouled on a shot

0-0

11:34

Hawkins missed a three-point shot

2-0

11:30

Clark defensive rebound

2-0

11:21

Clark received an assist from Shannon and hit a three-point shot

5-0

11:04

Firth's pull-up jumper was blocked by Belanre

5-0

11:02

Ingles defensive rebounds

5-0

10:56

Clark made a quick stop and missed a long jumper

5-0

10:55

Belange offensive rebound

5-0

10:55

Firth fouled on a shot

5-0

10:55

Belange made two free throws, the first of which was missed

5-0

10:55

The Timberwolves got an offensive rebound

5-0

10:55

Belange hit his second free throw

6-0

10:40

Hawkins missed a pull-up jumper

6-0

10:37

DiVincenzo defensively rebounded

6-0

10:33

Belanger's layup was blocked by Hawkins

6-0

10:31

Hawkins defensive rebound

6-0

10:25

Hawkins missed a three-pointer from long range

6-0

10:23

Ingles defensive rebounds

6-0

10:06

Oduro fouled on a shot

6-0

10:06

Belange made two free throws, the first of which was missed

6-0

10:06

The Timberwolves got an offensive rebound

6-0

10:06

Belange hit his second free throw

7-0

09:55

Shannon committed a personal foul

7-0

09:51

Hawkins' breakaway layup was blocked by Ingles

7-0

09:51

The Timberwolves got defensive rebounds

7-0

09:38

Shannon missed a three-point pull-up jumper

7-0

09:36

Quinn defensive rebound

7-0

09:31

DiVincenzo fouled on a shot

7-0

09:31

Hawkins made two free throws, the first of which was hit

7-1

09:31

Hawkins hit his second free throw

7-2

09:19

DiVincenzo received an assist from Shannon and hit a three-pointer

10-2

09:11

Firth missed a breakthrough layup

10-2

09:08

Ingles defensive rebounds

10-2

09:02

DiVincenzo missed a three-point pull-up jumper

10-2

09:00

The Pelicans got defensive rebounds

10-2

09:00

The Pelicans paused for a long time

10-2

08:49

Peavey missed a three-point shot

10-2

08:45

Belange defensive rebound

10-2

08:31

Belanger received an assist from Ingles and hit a layup

12-2

08:03

Hawkins drifted and missed the shot

12-2

08:02

Quinn offensive rebound

12-2

08:02

Quinn missed a layup

12-2

08:00

Belange defensive rebound

12-2

08:00

Oduro committed a personal foul

12-2

08:00

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Dickinson came on to replace Oduro

12-2

07:51

DiVincenzo missed a three-point shot

12-2

07:49

Firth defensive rebound

12-2

07:46

Firth hit a two-point layup

12-4

07:46

Ingles fouled on a shot

12-4

07:46

Firth hit a free throw

12-5

07:37

Belange drifted and missed the shot

12-5

07:34

Quinn defensive rebound

12-5

07:26

Quinn scored on a breakthrough layup

12-7

07:15

Belangel received an assist from DiVincenzo and hit an aerial layup

14-7

07:15

Dickinson fouled on a shot

14-7

07:15

Belange missed a free throw

14-7

07:13

Quinn defensive rebound

14-7

07:07

Firth missed a three-point stoppage jumper

14-7

07:05

The Timberwolves got defensive rebounds

14-7

06:42

DiVincenzo's step-back jumper was blocked by Peavy

14-7

06:38

Firth defensive rebound

14-7

06:29

Ingles fouled on a shot

14-7

06:29

Hawkins made two free throws, the first of which was hit

14-8

06:29

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Phillips came on to replace Ingles

14-8

06:29

Hawkins hit his second free throw

14-9

06:17

Shannon missed a step-back jumper

14-9

06:16

The Pelicans got defensive rebounds

14-9

06:03

Quinn stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

14-9

05:49

Clark missed a three-point shot

14-9

05:46

Quinn defensive rebound

14-9

05:39

Dickinson received an assist from Quinn and hit a layup

14-11

05:32

Phillips received an assist from DiVincenzo and scored on a breakthrough layup

16-11

05:32

Quinn shot foul

16-11

05:32

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Freeman came on to replace Shannon

16-11

05:32

Phillips missed the free throw

16-11

05:29

Belange offensive rebound

16-11

05:28

DiVincenzo missed a three-point shot

16-11

05:25

Belange offensive rebound

16-11

05:18

Freeman received an assist from DiVincenzo and hit a jumper

18-11

05:04

Freeman fouled on a shot

18-11

05:04

Firth made two free throws, the first of which was hit

18-12

05:04

Firth hit the second free throw

18-13

04:56

Phillips stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

18-13

04:53

Hawkins defensive rebound

18-13

04:46

Dickinson received an assist from Peavy, hitting a jumper

18-15

04:31

Phillips made a pass error and the ball was intercepted by Hawkins

18-15

04:28

Hawkins received an assist from Firth and hit a dunk

18-17

04:28

The Timberwolves took a long timeout

18-17

04:28

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Shannon came on to replace DiVincenzo

18-17

04:28

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Pullin came on to replace Clark

18-17

04:16

Dickinson fouled on a shot

18-17

04:16

Phillips made two free throws, the first of which was hit

19-17

04:16

Phillips missed his second free throw

19-17

04:14

Quinn defensive rebound

19-17

04:05

Quinn drifted and missed the shot

19-17

04:03

Belange defensive rebound

19-17

03:55

Princeton hit a drift shot

21-17

03:39

Dickinson drifted and missed the shot

21-17

03:36

Freeman defensive rebounds

21-17

03:26

Freeman made a mistake

21-17

03:26

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Tsikaski came on to replace Belanger

21-17

03:07

Hawkins received an assist from Firth and hit a pull-up jumper

21-19

02:57

Phillips received an assist from Prince and hit a two-point shot

23-19

02:57

Hawkins fouled on a shot

23-19

02:57

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Alexander came on to replace Peavy

23-19

02:57

Phillips hit a free throw

24-19

02:47

Tsikaski fouled on a shot

24-19

02:47

Firth made two free throws, the first of which was hit

24-20

02:47

Firth hit the second free throw

24-21

02:34

Freeman missed a three-point shot

24-21

02:31

Quinn defensive rebound

24-21

02:23

Hawkins missed a pull-up jumper

24-21

02:20

Tsikaski defensive rebound

24-21

02:03

Princeton hit a jumper from a pull-up shot

26-21

01:42

Hawkins' layup was blocked by Freeman

26-21

01:39

Tsikaski defensive rebound

26-21

01:38

Shannon received an assist from Tsikaski and dunked

28-21

01:24

Firth missed a three-point stoppage jumper

28-21

01:20

Tsikaski defensive rebound

28-21

01:12

Freeman received an assist from Zikaski and dunked

30-21

01:01

Quinn scored on a breakthrough layup

30-23

49.8

Shannon drifted and hit a shot

32-23

38.5

Freeman committed a personal foul

32-23

38.5

Quinn made two free throws, the first of which was hit

32-24

38.5

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Peavey came on to replace Hawkins

32-24

38.5

Quinn missed his second free throw

32-24

37.0

The Pelicans got an offensive rebound

32-24

33.1

Quinn missed a two-point shot

32-24

29.8

Firth offensive rebound

32-24

29.8

Firth missed the layup

32-24

29.2

Shannon defensive rebound

32-24

9.5

Quinn shot foul

32-24

9.5

Tsikaski made two free throws, the first of which was hit

33-24

9.5

The Timberwolves made a substitution, and Clark came on to replace Freeman

33-24

9.5

Tsikaski hit his second free throw

34-24

4.0

Firth conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Phillips

34-24

0.0

Princeton missed a long jumper

34-24

0.0

The Timberwolves got an offensive rebound

34-24

0.0

The first quarter ends

34-24

Match Info

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a high-scoring 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in a crucial late-season NBA clash at the Target Center on Monday night. This result was a significant boost for the Timberwolves' playoff positioning, as they held off a persistent Pelicans squad in a game defined by offensive fireworks and a decisive final-quarter push. The match began at a frantic pace, with both teams trading baskets in a first half that saw little defensive resistance. The Pelicans, led by their star forward, managed to keep the score close through the first three quarters, even taking a slim lead at several points. The Timberwolves' backcourt, however, caught fire in the fourth period. A pivotal 10-2 run midway through the quarter, fueled by consecutive three-pointers and aggressive drives to the basket, gave Minnesota a cushion they would not relinquish. The Pelicans had opportunities to close the gap in the final minutes, but a couple of costly turnovers and a missed open three-pointer sealed their fate. A key focus point was the battle in the paint, where the Timberwolves' size and athleticism ultimately proved overwhelming, leading to a substantial advantage in second-chance points. The standout performance came from the Timberwolves' All-Star, who recorded a near triple-double with a game-high 32 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds, orchestrating the offense with precision when it mattered most. For the Pelicans, their leading scorer poured in 38 points in a valiant but ultimately losing effort. The game had minimal controversy, with officials letting the teams play through physical contact in the post. With this win, the Timberwolves solidified their hold on a top-four spot in the Western Conference, gaining a critical game in the standings over a direct rival. The loss was a setback for the Pelicans' hopes of climbing out of the play-in tournament zone, leaving them in a more precarious position with only a handful of games remaining in the regular season. Post-match, the Timberwolves' coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We showed great composure down the stretch. When they made their runs, we answered. That's what playoff teams do." The Pelicans' coach lamented the defensive lapses, saying, "We scored enough to win, but we couldn't get the stops we needed in the fourth. We have to be better on that end." The starting lineups featured the Timberwolves' core of Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthon