The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league while on the road this year.This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shots from the field (lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, creating a tough matchup.The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.The Trail Blazers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from facing the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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