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The Pelicans have been the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest FG% in the league this year (40.6%).The 6th-most lethargic pace offense in the league this year has been the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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