New Orleans Pelicans 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 132
NBA · 2026-04-12 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated New Orleans Pelicans 132–126 on 2026-04-12 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:55 swung win probability 96% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 24 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 126 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 39 | 24 | 35 | 132 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:55 swung win probability 96% → 78%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q1 24-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q3 9:55 | 96% → 78% |