NBA 2026-27 · Regular season · Meeting 2 of the season
What does Pelicans vs Timberwolves change in the NBA playoff race?
What's at stake
Current standings (101 games played league-wide) plus this one result, recomputed for the 15 West teams. Arithmetic, not odds.
Pelicans win
- TimberwolvesWest #7→#10
- PelicansTragic 75→-
13 more teams
Timberwolves win
- TimberwolvesWest #7→#6play-in (7–10)→top 6
- PelicansTragic 75→74
- SpursWest #6→#7top 6→play-in (7–10)
Both teams going in
| Team | Magic | Tragic | Top-6 magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PelicansWest #11 · 3-4 | - | 75 | - |
| TimberwolvesWest #7 · 5-3 | - | - | - |
Magic number = wins left to lock a top-10 (play-in) finish (top-6 magic: a direct berth); tragic number = losses left until elimination. Ties count against the team. How we calculate →
Season series
Meeting 2 of 3 this season
Before this game
- Nov 6 Timberwolves @ Pelicans (Scheduled)
- Mar 8 Pelicans @ Timberwolves (Scheduled)
- Mar 16 Timberwolves @ Pelicans (Scheduled)
Plan a trip to this game
AdClinch earns a commission from Klook if you book through this link.
Mon, Mar 8 game · Minneapolis
Local date
- Stays in MinneapolisSearch stays on Klook (new window)
- Airport transferTo and from MSP (new window)
- Minneapolis tours & ticketsThings to do in the city (new window)
Team records
- Pelicans3-4
- Timberwolves5-3
Season records counted by this site from BALLDONTLIE results.
Injury report
Pelicans
- Yves MissiOut
- Jordan PooleOut
- Dejounte MurrayOut
Timberwolves
- Donte DiVincenzoOut
- Anthony EdwardsOut
- Terrence Shannon Jr.Out
BALLDONTLIE injury report (status only). It can change before tip-off.
Game data: BALLDONTLIE. Magic and tragic numbers are computed by this site.