Just 22 hours after sweeping the Los Angeles Clippers off the Target Center hardwood, the Minnesota Timberwolves soared into The Big Easy to take on the 7-29 New Orleans Pelicans on the second night of a back-to-back. While their record would lead Wolves fans to pencil in a win, the abrupt news of two-time All-Star Zion Williamson’s return following a 27-game absence added an unknown variable to the game’s complexion.
Zion Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a left hamstring strain -- he's expected to make his return to the lineup tonight vs.