Timberwolves vs Pelicans NBA Cup preview: Zion Williamson stats, injury report and player trends (November 6)
The Minnesota Timberwolves (6-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-4) tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center. Minnesota is without Anthony Edwards, and New Orleans has won four of its last five. Every number below comes from ESPN game logs, schedules and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 6.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: game info
- Tip: 8:00 PM ET, Smoothie King Center.
- TV: Broadcast and streaming listed by ESPN: Pelicans.com.
- Records: Minnesota Timberwolves 6-3, New Orleans Pelicans 4-4.
Recent form: last five games
Timberwolves (6-3): L 114-119 vs GS, W 127-101 vs LAC, L 111-121 at SA, W 112-100 vs MIL, W 117-107 at HOU. They score 118.8 and allow 107.6 points a game.
Pelicans (4-4): L 91-104 vs DEN, W 132-120 vs SAC, W 121-99 vs ATL, W 135-134 at MEM, W 120-113 vs UTAH. They score 121.6 and allow 119.3 points a game.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before tip-off, so check again close to game time.
- Timberwolves: out: Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo; day-to-day: Terrence Shannon Jr.
- Pelicans: out: Yves Missi; day-to-day: Trey Murphy III.
Player trends to know
Zion Williamson: 21.5 points a game across 8 games this season, in 33 minutes a night (plus 5.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists). He has 20+ points in 6 of 8. Last five: 25, 22, 15, 25, 23. Season high: 25.
LaMelo Ball: 17.2 points a game across 9 games this season, in 27 minutes a night (plus 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists). He has 10+ points in 8 of 9. Last five: 8, 24, 10, 34, 20. Season high: 34.
Rudy Gobert: 11.9 rebounds a game across 8 games this season, in 31 minutes a night (plus 7.5 points and 1.5 assists). He has 10+ rebounds in 6 of 8. Last five: 20, 4, 13, 10, 11. Season high: 20.
Dejounte Murray: 18.2 points a game across 5 games this season, in 35 minutes a night (plus 6.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists). He has 15+ points in 4 of 5. Last five: 23, 16, 22, 10, 20. Season high: 23.
Matchup angle
Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are out for Minnesota. Trey Murphy III is day-to-day for New Orleans, and Yves Missi is out. The Timberwolves are 3-2 on the road this season, and the Pelicans are 3-2 at home. The Pelicans' games have averaged 240.9 combined points.
What to watch
- How Minnesota's scoring spreads out without Edwards.
- Zion Williamson's scoring: 21.5 points a game for New Orleans.
- Gobert on the boards for Minnesota: 11.9 rebounds a game per ESPN.
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FAQ
Is Zion Williamson playing tonight? ESPN's injury report on the morning of November 6 does not list Zion Williamson for Timberwolves vs Pelicans. Confirm his status near tip-off, because reports can change.
What time is Timberwolves vs Pelicans? Timberwolves vs Pelicans starts at 8:00 PM ET tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at Smoothie King Center. ESPN lists Pelicans.com for the broadcast.
How has Zion Williamson played lately? Zion Williamson has averaged 21.5 points in 8 games this season, with 20+ in 6 of them. His last five: 25, 22, 15, 25, 23.