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Matkovic Buries Four Threes, Pelicans Edge Wolves After One
November 7, 2026 · 1:38 AM
Karlo Matkovic’s hot perimeter shooting has New Orleans ahead 30-27 after the first quarter.
New Orleans took a 30-27 lead over Minnesota out of the first quarter Friday, with Karlo Matkovic pouring in 16 points and four threes in 10:20. Ayo Dosunmu answered with 10 points for the Timberwolves, who are 6-3 and seventh in the power index; the Pelicans are 4-4 and ranked 13th. Jeremiah Fears added eight points and two assists for New Orleans, while LaMelo Ball scored seven for Minnesota. The Pelicans entered averaging 121.6 points per game, and their early edge has come with Matkovic setting the pace from deep.
Key Performers
Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans): 16 points, 4-for-6 from three Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves): 10 points, 2-for-3 from three Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans): 8 points, 2 assists