Good news for the Pelicans is - the Minnesota 3ball is not that great. But the Pelicans need to be far above average than their usual lackluster defensive style, and the Minnesota offense will bring it with a very talented team. Jimmy Butler has a nice off the dribble game, which compliments Karl-Anthony Towns and his scoring skills with Minnesota's strong offensive game. New Orleans struggles to create off the dribble offense very well against pressure - the Wolves are tough on the perimeter defensively. New Orleans cannot handle this kind of game on the road. The pressure is on for New Orleans to try and stay in this game, more than it is for the Wolves. New Orleans needs to move up some, in a big matchup like this, this is the opportunity. In terms of efficiency, their offensive rebounding has been less than great with thinning numbers over the last few weeks. The Pelicans have almost no outside presence with less than great shooters - and New Orleans also lacks major play-making abilities in their ball handlers, who tend to get very sloppy. Minnesota wins by 13 or more. Get signed up for our Monthly or March madness College and NBA Hoops Package from the #1 Handicapper in the Nation today!