New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to action against Minnesota on Tuesday night after missing 27 games with a left hamstring strain. “He's a force on the basketball court and we all know that when he steps on the floor he brings a certain energy to our team,

The Over stems from a Minnesota inclination. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Timberwolves may not have the legs to be at their absolute best on defense. Last night, they finished the game on a 15-for-30 stretch from beyond the arc after opening 1-for-9. Continuing that hot shooting would also obviously help this Over approach.

It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.