Aaron Gordon has made a terrific 57.3% of his shot attempts from the field this year, significantly more than his 51.6 mark last year.Aaron Gordon has averaged 28.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Timberwolves are away from home, opposing starting PFs have totaled the 29th-most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (12.6).The Timberwolves have played at the 6th-fastest pace in the league this year, which should increase plays for the Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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