Pelicans Ride Winning Streak into Matchup with Timberwolves

Minnesota Aims to Avoid Consecutive Losses, New Orleans Leverages Strong Defense

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves after securing their fourth consecutive win against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Pelicans have won eight of their last 11 games, largely attributing their success to their defense.
The Timberwolves, who have not lost back-to-back games this season, are looking to bounce back after a loss against the New York Knicks.
The teams have met three times this season, with the Timberwolves winning two of the matchups.
Minnesota's Jordan McLaughlin, who played a total of eight minutes in the previous three contests against New Orleans, may see more playing time in the upcoming game.