Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 04, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves Take Down New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 in Solid Victory
Game Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 125-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Timberwolves showcased their offensive prowess, particularly from beyond the arc, hitting 15 three-pointers at a 39.5% clip. Meanwhile, the Pelicans struggled defensively, allowing the Timberwolves to shoot well above their season average from three-point range, which proved costly in this matchup.
Top Performers
Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 9 rebounds, making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Naz Reid contributed significantly with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points with 4 three-pointers. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III was the standout performer with 21 points and 7 rebounds, supported by Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears, each scoring 20 points.
Odds Recap
Entering the game, the Timberwolves were favored by 12 points, and they fell just short of covering that spread with a 9-point victory. The total was set at 233.0, and the game exceeded that mark, finishing at a combined 241 points.
Prediction Recap
The model correctly predicted the Minnesota Timberwolves would win outright and the game would go over the total, both of which occurred. However, it missed on the spread, as the Timberwolves did not cover the 12-point line, falling short by 3 points.
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