New Orleans Pelicans host Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA

New Orleans Pelicans will host Minnesota Timberwolves on 7 November 2026 at 04:00 Saudi time (Damascus), in the 2026/27 NBA season, with the match broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

New Orleans Pelicans go into the match following a series of negative results, having lost their last four consecutive games, the most recent being a 91-104 defeat at home to Denver Nuggets, before that a 135-141 loss away to Denver Nuggets as well, a 119-120 defeat to Utah Jazz, and a 120-123 loss to Indiana Pacers, while winning one match against Washington Wizards 107-106.

In contrast, Minnesota Timberwolves arrive in better form, having achieved 3 wins from their last 5 matches, the most recent being a 114-119 loss to Golden State Warriors, before that a 125-127 defeat to Cleveland Cavaliers, while they beat Toronto Raptors 117-94, Orlando Magic 115-93, and Miami Heat 131-106.

Historically, the two teams have met in five previous encounters, the most recent on 13 April 2026 when Minnesota Timberwolves beat New Orleans Pelicans 132-126 as hosts. On 7 February 2026, Minnesota also won 115-119 over the Pelicans. In two matches hosted by the Pelicans on 5 December 2025 and 3 December 2025, Minnesota won 116-125 and 142-149 respectively. In the earliest meeting, dated 22 March 2025, Minnesota won by a wide margin, 134-93.

According to the standings, Minnesota Timberwolves are third in the Northwest Division with 3 wins and 2 losses from 5 matches, while they are sixth in the Western Conference standings. New Orleans Pelicans, meanwhile, are fifth in the Southwest Division without a single win from 4 matches, and are 14th in the Western Conference standings.