Injury Report: New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves

The New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves submitted their injury reports

Mar 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Minnesota Timberwolves again on Friday night at the Target Center.

Both teams played a nailbiter against each other Wednesday night, with the Pelicans pulling out a 119-115. Minnesota desperately needs a victory to maintain its playoff position in the Western Conference.

New Orleans is already out of playoff contention, with significant injuries to key players derailing their season early this year. The Pelicans have experienced season-ending injuries to Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III. Both teams released their injury reports for Friday's matchup in Minneapolis.

Five Pelicans out again for rematch against Timberwolves#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/UdIWUif8DM

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 20, 2025

The Pelicans list five players out on Friday, including Trey Murphy III (shoulder), Herb Jones (shoulder), Dejounte Murray (Achilles), Brandon Boston (ankle), and Lester Quinones (G League). New Orleans is tied for the worst road record in the NBA as it attempts to end its dismal season on a positive note.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are holding on to the eighth seed in the playoff race. Minnesota must reach at least the sixth seed to avoid the Play-In Tournament. The team will have three players out against the Pelicans. Jesse Edwards, Leonard Miller, and Tristain Newton are all on G League assignments and won't be available.

THROW IT DOWN YVES pic.twitter.com/tQG0ppkJvh

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 20, 2025

The Pelicans have won the last two games in Minnesota over the Timberwolves dating back to last season. Minnesota hoped the acquisition of former Pelicans forward Julius Randle would jumpstart a resurgence this year after parting ways with Karl-Anthony Towns. Time will tell once the playoff starts how well that trade worked out for both teams.

Tip-off for Friday's game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST.

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