Timberwolves vs Pelicans
Fri, Feb 6
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(32 - 20)
115
-
119
Pelicans
Pelicans
(13 - 40)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 32 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 115 |
| Pelicans | 34 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
35
5
4
Saddiq Bey
NOP | #41 | G/F
30
9
5
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 82% chance of winning the game
Minnesota's superior offensive efficiency and home-court advantage should overwhelm a struggling Pelicans squad missing key playmaker Dejounte Murray.
Key Analysis
- • Dejounte Murray is confirmed out, leaving the Pelicans without their primary ball-handler and perimeter defender.
- • Minnesota ranks 4th in the league in field goal percentage and faces a Pelicans defense that surrendered 141 points in its last game.
- • Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.7 points per game and has a favorable matchup against New Orleans' 24th-ranked defense.
- • The Timberwolves have already swept the Pelicans 2-0 in their head-to-head matchups this season.
- • New Orleans is currently on a four-game road losing streak and holds a poor 13-40 overall record.
- • The Pelicans must rely on Trey Murphy III to generate exceptional scoring volume to keep pace with Minnesota's efficient attack.
