Overview

• The New Orleans Pelicans have shaken off a five-game losing streak with impressive home wins against the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets.
• Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were key players in the Pelicans' victory over the Nuggets, each scoring twice during a late 8-0 run.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves' seven-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
• The Pelicans and the Timberwolves are set to face off in the fourth game of a six-game homestand for the Pelicans.
• Improved defense has been a significant factor in the Pelicans' recent success, according to forward Zion Williamson.