New Orleans Pelicans (0-2, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0, fifth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
LINE: Timberwolves -6.5; over/under is 227.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the New Orleans Pelicans.
Minnesota went 15-27 in Western Conference games and 13-23 at home during the 2020-21 season. The Timberwolves averaged 8.8 steals, 5.5 blocks and 13.7 turnovers per game last season.
New Orleans went 31-41 overall and 18-24 in Western Conference play during the 2020-21 season. The Pelicans averaged 26.0 assists per game on 42.5 made field goals last season.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: None listed.
Pelicans: Josh Hart: out (quad), Zion Williamson: out (foot).
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