November 7, 2026 at 5:22 AM UTC

Postgame Report

Timberwolves Trail by Two Entering the Fourth, Then Drop 38 on the Pelicans

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Minnesota went into the final quarter down 79-77 in New Orleans, then outscored the Pelicans 38-30 to win an NBA Cup game 115-109.

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The Timberwolves were behind going into the fourth quarter in New Orleans, 79-77, and then put up 38 points in the last 12 minutes. The Pelicans scored 30 in the period, which on most nights would be enough to hold a lead. Minnesota took the NBA Cup game 115-109 and ended New Orleans' four-game winning streak.

Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 26 points in 39 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from three. Jaden McDaniels added 23, though it took him 19 shots, and LaMelo Ball had 22 points and 8 assists. Jonathan Kuminga finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Trey Lyles grabbed 13 rebounds and Rudy Gobert 11, but they scored 5 and 8 points.

Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting. Karlo Matkovic scored 18 in just 18 minutes, Saddiq Bey had 17, and Zion Williamson finished with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III had 10 and Dejounte Murray shot 3 of 11 for 7. New Orleans won the first quarter 30-27, Minnesota took the second 30-21 for a 57-51 halftime lead, and the Pelicans won the third 28-20.

Minnesota moves to 7-3 and New Orleans falls to 4-5, with both records carrying weight in the Cup group race. The Wolves did this without Anthony Edwards, whose injury has hung over the team lately. Four starters scored at least 17, and the team got what it needed late.

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