Minnesota Timberwolves won the game, which was not unexpected. The teams entered the game evenly matched; Minnesota Timberwolves had a 45% chance to win before the game started
New Orleans Pelicans made it a game early, taking their largest lead toward the beginning of the game, when they had a 57% chance of winning. But Minnesota Timberwolves responded, regaining the lead and maintaining control for the duration of the game.