Minnesota Timberwolves to Host New Orleans Pelicans at the Target Center

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Target Center, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Timberwolves have been showing a strong offensive presence in recent games, which could be a significant factor on their home court.

The Timberwolves are coming off a high-scoring victory against the Spurs with an impressive 151 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. Their efficiency game score of 147 and effective field goal percentage of 67 indicate that they're finding ways to score both inside the paint and from beyond the arc. With a true shooting percentage rounding up to 69 percent, they've been capitalizing on scoring opportunities effectively.

Defensively, however, there's room for improvement as indicated by their defensive rating of about 121 against the Spurs. They'll need to tighten up their defense if they want to maintain control against the Pelicans.

In terms of trends, Minnesota has had mixed results in its last three games with two wins and one loss. Against Portland Trail Blazers at home earlier this month, they narrowly lost by two points but managed an efficient offense with a true shooting percentage close to 59 percent.

The upcoming game is crucial for maintaining momentum as we approach playoff season. The team's ability to lead for substantial portions of recent games suggests that when ahead, they can control the pace effectively – something that will be vital against New Orleans.

Fans should look out for how Minnesota manages ball movement and takes advantage of fast-break opportunities – areas where they've excelled recently with fast break percentages over 66 percent in some cases.

The upcoming NBA game is scheduled for April 9th at 7:30 PM local time at Target Center in Minneapolis. Fans can catch all the action live on BSN (channel number:668).