Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 2, 2025

The third quarter belonged to Minnesota, with a combined 77 points flowing across the court—the game's highest-scoring frame—as the Timberwolves mounted the push that would ultimately carry them past New Orleans in overtime. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 44 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Rudy Gobert anchored the effort with 26 points and 13 rebounds, establishing the inside presence that complemented Minnesota's perimeter firepower through the game's decisive stretch.

New Orleans refused to fold. Trey Murphy III countered with 33 points and 15 rebounds, and Saddiq Bey added 22 points across 6 rebounds as the Pelicans clawed back repeatedly. Derik Queen chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds, keeping the home team in contention. After a tight opening half (126 combined) and a high-octane second half (132 combined), the teams remained locked at regulation's end, forcing overtime where Minnesota outscored New Orleans 20–13 to seal a 149–142 victory.

The combined total of 291 soared 61.5 points above the 229.5 market line, a dramatic overage that unfolded across a back-and-forth affair. DAGGER's pregame UNDER call proved incorrect as the two offenses—Minnesota averaging 117.0 per game this season, New Orleans 113.8—found their rhythm in a game that refused to settle early. The third quarter's 77 combined points set the tone for the final push into overtime, where Minnesota ultimately prevailed in one of the season's highest-scoring thrillers.