The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a high-voltage NBA summer league on July 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET.
The Timberwolves have a slightly better face-to-face record than the Pelicans, with 25 wins to 24 losses in 49 meetings since 2012.
The Pelicans have been having a tough time lately. They've lost four of their past five matches to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with scores of 89-97, 85-106, 92-124, as well as a close 92-94. They broke this losing streak with a stunning 105–98 win over the Sacramento Kings.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves' recent performance has been all over the place. They have only won one of their last five competitions against the Dallas Mavericks. After losing 103–124, they got back on track with a 105–100 win, but then they lost three games in a row by scores of 107–116, 108–109, and 105–108.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Date and Tip-off Time
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to open a highly-anticipated NBA action on July 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET, at Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Date | July 12, 2024 |
Time | 5:00 pm ET |
Arena | Thomas & Mack Center |
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
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New Orleans Pelicans Team News
The Pelicans chose Yvess Missi with a 21st overall pick from Baylor. This was his first chance to show what he could do for his new team. Misi competed 23 minutes a game at Baylor last year and averaged 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds.
Joey Hauser, who performed great for the Michigan State Spartans, should have plenty of time to show that he belongs in the NBA.
Izaiah Brockington only appeared in one game for New Orleans last season, but he scored four points in three minutes.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team News
The Timberwolves' summer league will begin in Las Vegas, where supporters will be able to see first-round selections Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. for the first time.
In the first round, the Timberwolves traded up to select Dillingham, who averaged 23.3 minutes per game the previous season at Kentucky averaging 15.2 points per game and shooting 47.5 percent from the field.
The Summer League will also include returning stars Josh Minott and Leonard Reynolds, who both appeared for the Timberwolves in the previous campaign.
Head-to-Head Records
Here is the record of the last five meetings between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA matchups:
Date | Results |
Jan 04, 2024 | Timberwolves 106-117 Pelicans |
Dec 12, 2023 | Pelicans 121-107 Timberwolves |
Nov 19, 2023 | Pelicans 120-121 Timberwolves |
Nov 09, 2023 | Timberwolves 122-101 Pelicans |
Apr 10, 2023 | Timberwolves 113-108 Pelicans |