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Julius Randle and Trey Murphy III are two players to watch when the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) play at Smoothie King Center on Thursday. The opening tip is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Timberwolves' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.7% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 20 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 11 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 15 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.3% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.9% | 29 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.6 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.6 | 19 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 10 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 13 |
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Top Players
Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards has a statline of 29.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Timberwolves.
- Randle contributes with 22.7 points, 6.0 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game, and Rudy Gobert adds 11.1 points, 1.9 assists and 10.2 rebounds per matchup.
- Donte DiVincenzo is the top active three-point shooter for the Timberwolves, connecting on 3.2 per game.
- DiVincenzo grabs 1.1 steals per game. Gobert collects 1.6 blocks a contest.
Pelicans
- Derik Queen has a top spot on the Pelicans rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 12.3 points a contest with 6.2 rebounds per game and 3.5 assists per game.
- The Pelicans have gotten 20.4 points, 3.3 assists and 6.6 rebounds out of Murphy this season.
- Murphy averages 3.0 made threes per game.
- Murphy's 1.7 steals and Queen's 0.7 blocks per game are key to the Pelicans' defensive performance.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Calf),
Zion Williamson: Out (Abductor),
Yves Missi: Out (Foot),
Jordan Poole: Out (Quadricep)
Timberwolves' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Kings | L 117-112 | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Thunder | L 113-105 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Celtics | W 119-115 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Spurs | W 125-112 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Pelicans | W 149-142 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Bulls | W 143-130 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Grizzlies | L 133-128 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Warriors | L 104-96 | Away |
| 11/30/2025 | Lakers | L 133-121 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Timberwolves | L 149-142 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Nets | - | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
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