Relative to last year's 2.5 mark, Anthony Edwards's 3-pointers drained have increased this year to 4.0 per game.Anthony Edwards has averaged 36.5 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 98th percentile.The matchup vs. the Thunder is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have shot for the 2nd-highest three percentage in the league this year (44.1%).The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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