Young talent takes the court as the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves close out their 2026 campaigns.
The time has come for the final game of the 2026 New Orleans Pelicans season, as they travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
With this being the final game and neither team having much to gain or lose based on the result, both teams are going to be sitting starters and even key bench players. There are a whopping 17 players on the injury report for this game.
The Pelicans have been sitting most of their veterans in the past few games. Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney have played, but that's just because they didn't play much this season. Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are getting their chance to lead the charge.
The Timberwolves are sitting their playoff contributors as they are locked into the sixth seed in the West, so there's no reason to risk injury.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Friday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM CT
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Lines
Moneyline: MIN -225
Spread: MIN -4.5
Over/Under: 242.5
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Projected Starting Lineups
Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Micah Peavy, Derik Queen, Kevon Looney
Timberwolves: N/A
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Updates
Pelicans:
Saddiq Bey (Rest) - Out
Herb Jones (Rest) - Out
Karlo Matkovic (Low back injury management) - Out
Bryce McGowens (Right small toe fracture) - Out
Yves Missi (Right hand/finger sprain) - Out
Trey Murphy III (Right ankle sprain) - Out
Dejounte Murray (Left hand contusion) - Out
Zion Williamson (Right knee injury management) - Out
Timberwolves:
Kyle Anderson (Right knee injury maintenance) - Out
Mike Conley (Rest) - Out
Ayo Dosunmu (Right calf injury maintenance) - Out
Anthony Edwards (Right knee injury maintenance) - Out
Rudy Gobert (Rest) - Out
Bones Hyland (Right hip injury maintenance) - Out
Jaden McDaniels (Left knee injury maintenance) - Out
Julius Randle (Right hand injury maintenance) - Out
Naz Reid (Right shoulder injury maintenance) - Out
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