On March 19, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115 in Minneapolis. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 29 points, shooting 12-for-16 from the field, and contributed eight assists, five rebounds, and three steals. CJ McCollum added 18 points, while Bruce Brown scored 15 off the bench.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards scored 29 points but struggled with his shooting, going 5-for-19 from the field. Julius Randle contributed 17 points, and Mike Conley added 16.
The Pelicans, who have been dealing with injuries—including the recent loss of forward Trey Murphy III for the season—started the second quarter trailing by 14 points but went on a 14-0 run to take the lead. The game remained close, with the Pelicans securing the win in the final minutes.
This victory marked a rare road win for New Orleans, improving their away record to 7-28. The Timberwolves, after an impressive eight-game win streak, have now lost two consecutive games, placing them a full game behind the Golden State Warriors in the battle for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.