NBA: Julius Randle Helps Minnesota Timberwolves Beat New Orleans Pelicans 125-116
Julius Randle had 28 points and nine rebounds, carrying Minnesota on a quiet night from Anthony Edwards, and the Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 in the NBA on Friday (December 5, 2025). Edwards finished with just 11 points in 31 minutes. He scored a season-high 44 points earlier in Minnesota's 146-142 overtime victory in the opener of the two-game set. Naz Reid added 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Timberwolves, who won their fourth straight. Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Donte DiVincenzo also had 15 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward Naz Reid looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) drives with the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins, top right, attempts to score against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) fends off Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, right, drives with the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen, left, drives with the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward Naz Reid, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives with the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, bottom left, drives with the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, top left, and center Derik Queen (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Ella Hall
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