Minnesota Timberwolves – New Orleans Pelicans / NBA – Judging by their recent duels together this season, the Wolves know how to play against the Pelicans. They met twice in New Orleans and both wins the Wolves. In addition, the Wolves are also placed much better on the table than the Pelicans.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Wolves finally have a squad for the playoffs! They have been playing great since the start of the season and are currently in fourth place in the West and in first place in their division. But they must not relax, because in the past they had such a good start and then suddenly gave way. They have recently lost to the Nets and the Suns. They were the absolute favorites. However, the situation is not alarming, while the Wolves have some current and potential All-Star players, so the fans do not need to worry about the future of the team.
Butler is still the team’s top scorer with 21.8 points per game, with 37 minutes in the lead. Center player Towns has a great cut of 20.1 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Wiggins scored 17.7 points per game. Playmaker Teague has problems with his injury, averaging 13.4 points and 7.3 assists. Gibson scores 11.8 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game. Veteran Crawford, who is still one of the top six players in the league, sits on the bench. The Wolves look compact and are really interesting to look at.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have twice played against the Wolves this season, both times in front of their own fans, while they were still complete. First they lost 98: 104 and then 102: 120. At the moment, they have a record of 19 wins and 18 defeats, while 10: 9 away. They are placed eighth in the table position and their game revolves around center player Davis and cousins. Before the away game at the Wolves they played host to Utah and won 108: 98. With that they also ended their short series of defeats.
In the starting five, the Pelicans have two playmakers and a guard, as well as two big center players under the basket, while they currently only have two winger players. They have a good outside row and are on the sixth league square as far as the threes are concerned. Under the basket dominates the mentioned trio. Davis and cousins scored nearly 52 points, 23 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 7.5 assists per game. A problem for the Pelicans is the injury of the great defensive player Allen, who played a great defense on Butler.
Minnesota Timberwolves – New Orleans Pelicans TIP
The Pelicans have the fourth-best attack in the league, but also one of the worst defensive lines. The Wolves can stop their big players and take advantage of the many shortcomings in the defense. They succeeded in the first two duels and that’s why they are now in the advantage.
Our Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win @ 1.80
