WOLVES GAMEDAY
at New Orleans Pelicans, Smoothie King Center, 7 p.m. Monday
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Today's line: Pelicans by 2.
Pregame reading: Some important numbers behind the Wolves' 17-4 start to the season.
Chris Hine's preview:
Opening bell: The Wolves have defeated the Pelicans twice already this season, but neither matchup featured F Zion Williamson or G C.J. McCollum. In their previous matchup, the Wolves defeated the Pelicans on Nov. 18 in New Orleans behind a game-winning shot from C Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 29 points.
Watch him: With F Jaden McDaniels questionable, the Wolves will need G Nickeil Alexander-Walker to step up and guard G Brandon Ingram. Ingram has taken 49 shots in the two games against the Wolves, his two highest games for shooting attempts this season. Will Ingram attack the smaller Alexander-Walker? Or will he cede some of his shots to McCollum and Williamson?
Injuries: McDaniels, G Jordan McLaughlin and G Anthony Edwards, who left Friday's game in Memphis after his hip pointer flared up, are listed as questionable. McDaniels, who has been out since Nov. 20 because of a sprained ankle, should return to practice this week. … F Larry Nance Jr. (rib fracture) and F Matt Ryan (right elbow strain) are out for New Orleans.
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