The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PFs have tallied the 3rd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.6).The 5th-least up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 6thworst in in the NBA with the home court advantage with only 10.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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