The Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 105–92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at the Pavilion in Las Vegas on 10 July 2026. Minnesota closed the game strongly with a 33-point fourth quarter to improve to 1–2, while the Pelicans fell to 2–1 despite another productive offensive performance from K. Bufkin.
The opening half was evenly contested as both teams traded baskets through the first two quarters. New Orleans edged the first period 25–24, but Minnesota answered in the second, taking the quarter 22–21 to leave the Pelicans holding a narrow 46–46 deadlock heading into the second half.
Minnesota gradually seized control after the break. The Timberwolves outscored the Pelicans 26–25 in the third quarter before producing their best offensive stretch in the final period. A 33-point fourth quarter proved decisive as Minnesota extended the margin while limiting New Orleans to 21 points to secure a 13-point victory.
Z. Pullin led the Timberwolves with an outstanding all-around display, finishing with 24 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. For New Orleans, K. Bufkin produced a game-high 30 points while adding six rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to prevent the Pelicans from suffering their first defeat of the Summer League campaign.
Standout Performances
- Z. Pullin (Minnesota Timberwolves): 24 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists.
- K. Bufkin (New Orleans Pelicans): 30 points, 6 rebounds.
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Scored 105 points, including 33 in the fourth quarter.
- Records: Timberwolves 1–2, Pelicans 2–1.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Minnesota outscored New Orleans 33–21. The Timberwolves’ offensive surge transformed a closely contested game into a comfortable victory.
Game Statistics
- League: NBA 2K26 Summer League – Las Vegas
- Date: 10 July 2026
- Venue: Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Final Score: Minnesota Timberwolves 105, New Orleans Pelicans 92
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Pelicans 25–24 Timberwolves
- Q2: Timberwolves 22–21 Pelicans
- Q3: Timberwolves 26–25 Pelicans
- Q4: Timberwolves 33–21 Pelicans
- Top Performer (Minnesota): Z. Pullin – 24 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists
- Top Performer (New Orleans): K. Bufkin – 30 points, 6 rebounds
- Records: Timberwolves (1–2), Pelicans (2–1)