Pelicans, Timberwolves Meet in Regular Season Finale MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, locked into the Western Conference playoff field, host the lottery-bound New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in the regular season finale for both teams at Target Center. The Timberwolves (47-33) enter having lost three of their last four, including a 132-120 defeat at Orlando on Wednesday. Forward Terrence Shannon erupted for a season-high 33 points in that loss, a significant outlier in a recent stretch of limited minutes. His role and production remain a variable for a Minnesota team finalizing its rotation for the postseason. The Pelicans (26-54) snapped a six-game skid with a 156-137 offensive explosion against Utah on Tuesday. Rookie guard Jeremiah Fears led the charge with 40 points, six assists and five rebounds, highlighting a late-season surge. Over his last 10 games, Fears is averaging 19.9 points and 4.6 assists, establishing himself as a cornerstone for New Orleans’ future. This matchup concludes a three-game season series. The teams split the previous two meetings, with the home team winning each time. The Pelicans claimed the most recent encounter, 119-115, in Minneapolis on Feb. 6. For Minnesota, the focus is on health and rhythm ahead of the playoffs. Key veterans may see restricted minutes. For New Orleans, the game represents another opportunity for Fears and young core players like Derik Queen and Jordan Hawkins to develop against playoff-level competition. Sunday’s result will not alter either team’s postseason positioning. The Timberwolves will begin their playoff journey next week, while the Pelicans head into an offseason centered on their promising young backcourt. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT at Target Center.