Charlotte at Minnesota

The Timberwolves were not a good team with Al Jefferson in the middle, although they began to use his skills at both ends of the court to become more competitive. His absence has left a void they are feeling more on the defensive end of the court. Since his absence, teams are driving to the middle uncontested, and generating more second-chance opportunities. It has led to the T-Wolves allowing 107 points per game since he was injured. The Bobcats aren't a big scoring machine, but in their last three against teams that don't defend well, New York, LA Clippers, and Golden State (all on the road), they have averaged 109 ppg, good enough to push this one OVER the total.