New Orleans Pelicans (19-51, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31, eighth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans take on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
The Timberwolves have gone 28-19 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota scores 113.4 points while outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game.
The Pelicans are 13-33 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans averages 13.6 turnovers per game and is 13-20 when winning the turnover battle.
The Timberwolves' 15.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.