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Minnesota Edges Ahead 80-79 After Pelicans’ Third-Quarter Surge
November 7, 2026 · 3:04 AM
New Orleans erased a six-point halftime deficit, but Minnesota struck back to take a one-point lead in the fourth.
Minnesota leads New Orleans 80-79 in the fourth, after the Pelicans turned a 57-51 halftime deficit into a 79-77 advantage by winning the third quarter 28-20. The Timberwolves have opened the fourth with three points to swing the lead back their way. Karlo Matkovic and Jaden McDaniels pace all scorers with 18 points apiece, while LaMelo Ball has 16 points and five assists for Minnesota. The Wolves are 6-3 and No. 7 on the power index; the 4-4 Pelicans rank No. 14.
Key Performers
Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans): 18 points, 4-for-8 from three Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves): 16 points, 5 assists