December 3rd - The Timberwolves rallied in overtime to defeat the Pelicans 149-142. Edwards scored 44 points, while Gobert contributed 26 points and 13 rebounds .

The Timberwolves started the game with a 9-point lead led by Edwards and Gobert . The Pelicans then found their rhythm and narrowed the gap, but the Timberwolves still led 31-25 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Pelicans quickly tied the game and then took the lead, reaching a maximum lead of 14 points. Murphy III scored 11 points in the quarter, while Reed contributed 13 points for the Timberwolves, including three three-pointers. At halftime, the Pelicans led 68-58.

In the third quarter, the Pelicans once led by 15 points, but the Timberwolves, thanks to Edwards' outburst, narrowed the gap to just 2 points. Murphy III added 12 points, while Edwards scored a whopping 19. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans held a slight 103-100 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Pelicans briefly extended their lead to 6 points, but the Timberwolves capitalized on Edwards' consecutive scores. With both teams trading baskets, the score was tied at 129 , sending the game into overtime.

The Pelicans scored first in overtime, but the Timberwolves quickly took control, launching a crucial offensive to take the lead and build a double-digit advantage. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated their opponents 149-142.

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 44 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Gobert 26 points , 13 rebounds , 2 assists; Reed 18 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; McDaniels 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Randle 16 points, 5 rebounds , 6 assists; DiVincenzo 15 points , 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Clark 6 points, 2 rebounds; Conley 5 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist .

Pelicans player statistics

Murphy III had 33 points , 15 rebounds , and 4 assists; Bay had 22 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Fells had 21 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Quinn had 21 points , 8 rebounds , and 6 assists; Alvarado had 14 points, 3 rebounds , and 3 assists; Hawkins had 10 points; Pivi had 8 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Alexander had 7 points , 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; McGowan had 6 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist .