PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the New Orleans Pelicans in one of six NBA games scheduled for Tuesday , with the matchup tipping off at 8 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center. The Timberwolves enter at 12-8 while the Pelicans sit at 3-18 , a stark difference that sets the stage for a clash between a surging contender and a franchise desperately seeking answers. Minnesota is riding a two-game winning streak , having recently dispatched strong opponents with balanced offensive contributions from multiple players. Unfortunately, both teams lack available ShotQuality data for this contest, making it difficult to assess their offensive efficiency metrics heading into this crucial divisional showdown. The Pelicans have dropped three straight games , a troubling stretch that continues their challenging season. Zion Williamson leads New Orleans with 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest , though Williamson has not been at his best this season and the Pelicans have struggled as a result . Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards has been on a roll over the last five games, averaging 37.2 points per game for Minnesota, providing the Timberwolves with a dominant scoring threat. Historically, the Pelicans have won 40 of 78 regular-season matchups between these franchises , though Minnesota brings superior current form into this Louisiana showdown.