Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 02, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves Edge New Orleans Pelicans 149-142 in High-Scoring Affair
Game Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 149-142. Despite the Pelicans shooting an impressive 54.9% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range, they struggled with turnovers, committing 12. The Timberwolves capitalized on their offensive efficiency, hitting 20 three-pointers and converting at a 50% clip overall, securing their victory while outpacing New Orleans’ defensive efforts.
Top Performers
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with a remarkable 44 points, showcasing his scoring prowess while also contributing 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Rudy Gobert added a strong performance with 26 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the paint effectively. Naz Reid offered solid support with 18 points, aiding in the Timberwolves' offensive barrage. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III was the standout with 33 points and 15 rebounds, while Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears contributed 22 and 21 points, respectively.
Odds Recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves were favored by 12.5 points, but fell short of covering the spread with a 7-point margin of victory. The game exceeded the pre-game total of 230.5 points, ending at 291 points overall, which reflects the offensive fireworks on display.
Prediction Recap
The model correctly predicted the Minnesota Timberwolves to win outright, but missed on the spread, as they did not cover despite being favorites. The total was also incorrectly forecasted as under, while the actual result went over.
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