Timberwolves vs Pelicans
Fri, Feb 6
8:00 PM
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(29 - 19)
vs
Pelicans
Pelicans
(13 - 39)
Venue: Target Center
SEASON LEADERS
PPG
RPG
APG
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
29.7
5.3
3.7
Trey Murphy III
NOP | #25 | F
22.1
5.8
3.7
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.
