Timberwolves vs Pelicans Preview: NBA Records, Form and Head-to-Head
Timberwolves vs Pelicans (MIN vs NOP) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-11-05 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.
Records so far this season: Timberwolves 6-3 (9 games); Pelicans 4-4 (8 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans game information
| Tip-off (ET) | Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM |
| Competition | 2026-27 NBA regular season |
| Away | Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN) |
| Home | New Orleans Pelicans (NOP) |
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: this season’s meetings
The teams have not met yet this season; this is their first meeting.
Remaining meetings this season: 3/8 Pelicans @ Timberwolves, 3/16 Timberwolves @ Pelicans.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: season stats compared
Records and scoring come from balldontlie; shooting, rebounding and other box-score details come from ESPN (compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR). Shooting percentages are total makes divided by total attempts.
| Timberwolves | Pelicans | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-3 | 4-4 |
| Points per game | 118.8 | 121.6 |
| Opp. points per game | 107.6 | 119.2 |
| Field-goal % | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| 3-point % | 37.5% | 32.4% |
| 3-pointers made per game | 15.1 | 9.6 |
| Rebounds per game | 49.8 | 44.4 |
| Assists per game | 26.6 | 25.7 |
| Turnovers per game | 15.2 | 17.1 |
| Box-score sample | 8 games | 7 games |
Box-score details currently run through 11/2 (Timberwolves: 9 games played, 8 with details); the latest games are pending.
Box-score details currently run through 11/2 (Pelicans: 8 games played, 7 with details); the latest games are pending.
Timberwolves and Pelicans: leading scorers lately
The Timberwolves’ top five scorers over their last 8 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 4 | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| LaMelo Ball | 8 | 16.9 | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 8 | 16.8 | 6.0 | 3.5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 8 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 8 | 12.2 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
The Pelicans’ top five scorers over their last 7 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 7 | 21.3 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Dejounte Murray | 4 | 17.8 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Saddiq Bey | 7 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Trey Murphy III | 7 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 7 | 12.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
Minnesota Timberwolves: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Timberwolves played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 49-33, scoring 118.0 points per game and allowing 114.6, for a net of 3.4. Combined scoring in their games averaged 232.6 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 49-33 | 118.0 | 114.6 |
| Home | 41 | 26-15 | 114.8 | 111.1 |
| Road | 41 | 23-18 | 121.2 | 118.2 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 5-5 | 115.2 | 115.5 |
They recorded 26-15 at home and 23-18 on the road, averaging 6.4 fewer points per game at home. Timberwolves is the visiting team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 6-6 across 12 games, averaging 108.2 points and allowing 114.1. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.
New Orleans Pelicans: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Pelicans played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 26-56, scoring 115.5 points per game and allowing 120.0, for a net of -4.5. Combined scoring in their games averaged 235.5 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 26-56 | 115.5 | 120.0 |
| Home | 41 | 17-24 | 118.2 | 119.5 |
| Road | 41 | 9-32 | 112.9 | 120.5 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 1-9 | 115.9 | 126.3 |
They recorded 17-24 at home and 9-32 on the road, averaging 5.3 more points per game at home. Pelicans is the home team in this matchup. They did not qualify for the playoffs last season.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans head-to-head last season
The two teams met 4 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Timberwolves won 3 and Pelicans won 1.
| Date | Home | Away | Score (home-away) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | Timberwolves | Pelicans | 132-126 | Timberwolves |
| 2026-02-06 | Timberwolves | Pelicans | 115-119 | Pelicans |
| 2025-12-04 | Pelicans | Timberwolves | 116-125 | Timberwolves |
| 2025-12-02 | Pelicans | Timberwolves | 142-149 | Timberwolves |
4 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.
What to watch in this game
- Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 232.6 points in Timberwolves games and 235.5 in Pelicans games last season, a gap of 2.9. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
- Fourth quarters: last season Timberwolves averaged 29.5 points and allowed 28.4 in the fourth; Pelicans averaged 28.0 and allowed 29.3.
- Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
- Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What time do the Timberwolves and Pelicans tip off?
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Is this a regular-season or preseason game?
This is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, and the result counts toward both teams’ regular-season records.
How did these two teams fare against each other last season?
They met 4 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Timberwolves won 3, Pelicans won 1. Scores: 132-126, 115-119, 116-125, 142-149. That is a 4-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.
Can last season’s numbers predict this game?
Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.
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Data current as of 2026-11-05. Scores and schedule from balldontlie; team box scores and player stats from ESPN, compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.