Minnesota Vs New Orleans, NBA: Pelicans Complete Stunning Fight Back In 119-115 Win Over Timberwolves

Visiting New Orleans Pelicans erased an 18-point second-half deficit to beat shellshocked Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115 in NBA 2025-26 at Target Center, Minneapolis, on Friday night. The Timberwolves led 77-59 early in the third quarter but watched that lead evaporate midway through the fourth. Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III added 29 and 26 points, respectively. With the win, the Pelicans have snapped a three-game skid. For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards finished with 35 points, including 23 in the first half. Teammate Jaden McDaniels was in foul trouble throughout the game, and forced Wolves coach Chris Finch to adopt several unique lineups. The Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, while the Pelicans welcome Sacramento on Monday.

Updated on: 7 February 2026 4:23 pm

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (41) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball game-Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards leaves the court after his team lost to the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, protects the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) reaches for the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland, right, sets up a play in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Herb Jones, left, defends against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland, front right, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Herb Jones, left, defends against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, left, works against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Bruce Kluckhohn