Pelicans vs Timberwolves
Tue, Dec 2
Final/OT
Pelicans
Pelicans
(3 - 19)
142
-
149
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(13 - 8)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 25 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 142 |
| Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 149 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Trey Murphy III
NOP | #25 | F
33
15
4
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
44
5
4
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 76% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves enter this matchup fully healthy and in form, while the Pelicans are decimated by injuries to key stars and own the conference's worst record.
Key Analysis
- • New Orleans is expected to be without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and Herb Jones, stripping the roster of its primary scoring and perimeter defense.
- • Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle face a Pelicans defense that allows 122.1 points per game, ranking 26th in the NBA.
- • Minnesota holds a distinct advantage from deep, shooting 38.6% on three-pointers (4th in the league) compared to New Orleans' 34.5% (23rd).
- • The Timberwolves have won back-to-back games to improve to 12-8, whereas the Pelicans have lost three straight and sit at 3-18.
- • Minnesota boasts a +101 scoring differential this season, highlighting their two-way balance against a Pelicans team with a -229 differential.
- • To remain competitive, New Orleans must generate high variance through three-point volume from Trey Murphy III and force uncharacteristic turnovers.
