Timberwolves visit Pelicans as both teams ride winning form
The gist
The 6-3 Timberwolves face the 4-4 Pelicans in New Orleans after beating Houston 117-107.
New Orleans has won four straight; Zion Williamson averages 28.5 against Minnesota.
How it unfolded
- Dec 2, 2025The Pelicans lost to the Timberwolves 142-149 in New Orleans.
- Dec 4, 2025New Orleans lost again to Minnesota at home, 116-125.
- Feb 6, 2026The Pelicans beat the Timberwolves 119-115 in Minnesota.
Key terms
- covering the -4.5 spread
- To win a spread bet by beating the point spread set for the game.
- overtime
- An extra period played to break a tie when scores are equal after regulation time.
Source: Wikipedia