In the blink of an eye, the New Orleans Pelicans (28-23) are suddenly flying high, but before getting too excited, realize they have a date on Saturday night with this season’s arch-nemesis, the Minnesota Timberwolves (33-22).
The Pelicans have already faced the Wolves three times on the schedule, yet remain in search of victory number one against Tom Thibodeau’s bunch. In the first matchup, Jimmy Butler’s excellence down the stretch was the difference. Round two felt like a TKO as an Anthony Davis’ ejection took all the wind out of New Orleans’ sails.