The Pelicans are well rested and should have lots of energy. The Timberwolves are not strong defensively inside so Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins should be able to score plenty.

The Pelicans score the fourth-most points per game in the NBA, but are 28th defensively.

Minnesota ranks seventh in scoring. The Timberwolves have scored at least 106 points in 10 of their last 13 games. Jimmy Butler is riding a hot streak of scoring 20 or more points in nine of his last 10 games.

The Timberwolves are stepping way down in defensive class after just playing the Celtics.