Minnesota defeats New Orleans at NBA 2K26 Summer League.
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• Timberwolves 98, Pelicans 91: Box Score | Game Detail
LAS VEGAS — The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-91, at Thomas & Mack Center in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday.
The Timberwolves (1-0) endured a slow start in this game but recovered quickly to cruise their way over the Pelicans (0-1) in their first game. Minnesota quickly erased a 20-17 deficit in the first quarter and built an eight-point lead after outscoring the Pelicans 31-20 in the second quarter. Even though the game was a back-and-forth contest in the second half, the Timberwolves always found a way to remain in control of the pace. The Pelicans won the final two quarters by a point, but ultimately it wasn’t enough.
Leonard Miller and Terrence Shannon Jr. led the way for the Timberwolves with 20 points apiece. Miller also had nine boards, while Shannon Jr. chipped in with nine assists and six rebounds. Rob Dillingham ended with 15 points and six assists. Rookie Joan Beringer finished with 11 points and eight boards.
Lester Quinones was the leading scorer for the Pelicans despite coming off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes. Each of the five starters also scored in double digits for New Orleans. Jeremiah Fears had 14 points despite shooting 4-for-12 from the floor, while the big men duo of Yves Missi and Derik Queen notched 13 points each. Missi also grabbed 13 boards, while Queen pulled down 10 of his own.