The Timberwolves rank 8th in the NBA in three-point % (37.3%), and the Pelicans rank 2nd in three-point % allowed (31.2%). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Timberwolves are 2.6 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 10 games, NOP 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINNOPMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +8.8 (season +10.7). Streak W3.
New Orleans PelicansLast 5: average margin +7.2 (season +1.4). Streak L1.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.7 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 59.3 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 17.3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 60.8 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 17.1 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 57.6 |
New Orleans Pelicans| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion WilliamsonF | 20.6 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 66.2 |
| Saddiq BeyF | 16.4 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 63.0 |
| Dejounte MurrayG | 16.3 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 54.6 |
| Jeremiah FearsG | 14.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 49.8 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.