NBA · Final Recap
Minnesota’s 38-Point Fourth-Quarter Surge Seals 115-109 Win
November 7, 2026 · 3:47 AM
The Timberwolves erased a two-point deficit with a 38-30 fourth quarter to beat New Orleans on Friday, in a game played today.
Minnesota beat New Orleans 115-109 on Friday, in a game played today, after a 38-30 fourth quarter erased a two-point deficit. The Pelicans led 79-77 after three, but the Timberwolves outscored them by eight in the final period to secure the six-point win. Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three, with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 3 turnovers. LaMelo Ball added 22 points on 7-of-15 shooting, going 3-of-8 from deep, with 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers. Jaden McDaniels supplied 23 points on 8-of-19 shooting, plus 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers. Jonathan Kuminga chipped in 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting, with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. New Orleans’ Jeremiah Fears scored 24 on 9-of-16 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Karlo Matkovic hit 4-of-8 threes and finished with 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers.
Key Performers
Ayo Dosunmu, Minnesota: 26 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST; 8-14 FG, 4-6 3PT LaMelo Ball, Minnesota: 22 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST; 7-15 FG, 3-8 3PT Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST; 9-16 FG
Standings Impact
Minnesota’s listed 7-3 record moves to 8-3, while New Orleans drops from 4-5 to 4-6.
DYMA Insight
Minnesota’s fourth-quarter surge came from a balanced scoring push: Dosunmu, McDaniels, Ball and Kuminga each scored at least 17. That depth proved decisive after the Timberwolves trailed entering the final period.