New Orleans Pelicans 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 115
NBA · 2026-02-06 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 119–115 on 2026-02-06 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:13 swung win probability 91% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 34 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:13 swung win probability 91% → 8%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q3 24-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 4:13 (win probability 91% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 48.9% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q2 2:06 | 69% → 94% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 11–0 | Q4 4:13 | 91% → 8% |