The New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) at Smoothie King Center on January 7, 2025.

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info

• When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, FDSN
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Timberwolves Stats Insights

• The Timberwolves make 45.8% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.8 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents (48.6%).
• In games Minnesota shoots better than 48.6% from the field, it is 6-4 overall.
• The Timberwolves are the 23rd best rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans rank 24th.
• The 109.2 points per game the Timberwolves record are 8.3 fewer points than the Pelicans allow (117.5).
• Minnesota has a 5-0 record when putting up more than 117.5 points.

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Pelicans Stats Insights

• The Pelicans’ 44.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Timberwolves have given up to their opponents.
• This season, New Orleans has a 4-8 record in games the team collectively shoots better than 45.9% from the field.
• The Pelicans are the 24th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Timberwolves sit at 20th.
• The Pelicans score just 0.5 fewer points per game (107.5) than the Timberwolves allow (108).
• New Orleans has put together a 5-13 record in games it scores more than 108 points.

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Timberwolves Home & Away Comparison

• The Timberwolves are averaging 109.4 points per game this year in home games, which is 0.3 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (109.1).
• Defensively Minnesota has been better at home this year, giving up 106.8 points per game, compared to 109.1 in road games.
• In home games, the Timberwolves are draining 0.5 more treys per game (15.4) than when playing on the road (14.9). They also have a better three-point percentage at home (38.8%) compared to away from home (37%).

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• In 2024-25 the Pelicans are averaging more points at home (112.3 per game) than on the road (102.2). And they are conceding less at home (117.2) than away (117.8).
• At home New Orleans is allowing 117.2 points per game, 0.6 fewer points than it is on the road (117.8).
• This year the Pelicans are picking up more assists at home (26.7 per game) than away (22.9).

Timberwolves Injuries

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Pelicans Injuries