Introduction
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night. The game was played on November 6, 2026. It was an NBA Cup game. The NBA Cup is a special contest in the middle of the NBA season. Fans searched for the score all night. It was another big road win for Minnesota. A road win means a win in the other team’s home arena.
What Happened
The game was played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Pelicans started strong. They led 30-27 after the first quarter. The Timberwolves took the lead in the second quarter. They scored 30 points. The Pelicans scored only 21 points. Minnesota led 57-51 at half time. The Pelicans fought back in the third quarter. They scored 28 points. The Timberwolves scored only 20 points. The game was close going into the fourth quarter. Minnesota finished strong. They scored 38 points in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans scored 30 points. The final score was 115-109 for Minnesota.
Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 26 points. He made 8 of his 14 shots. Trey Lyles had 13 rebounds for Minnesota. A rebound is when a player catches the ball after a missed shot. LaMelo Ball had 8 assists. An assist is a pass that leads to a basket. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 24 points. Zion Williamson had 8 rebounds for New Orleans.
Why People Are Talking About It
The Timberwolves are now 7-3 this season. They have won seven games and lost three games. They have won three games in a row. They are now 2-0 in the NBA Cup. That means they have not lost a Cup game yet. The Pelicans are now 4-5. They have won four games and lost five games. Fans are talking about Ayo Dosunmu. He scored the most points in the game. The Timberwolves keep winning on the road. That is not easy to do.
What Happens Next
The Timberwolves will play more games in the NBA Cup. They want to stay perfect in the Cup. They want to move on to the next round. The Pelicans will try to bounce back. They need wins to stay in the Cup race. Both teams play again soon. Fans will watch to see if Minnesota can keep winning.
Final Thoughts
This was a strong win for the Timberwolves. They won a close game on the road. They played their best in the fourth quarter. Dosunmu led the way with 26 points. The Pelicans fought hard but came up short. Minnesota is one of the hot teams in the NBA right now. Three wins in a row is a good run.