D'Angelo Russell has been called for 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.3 higher than he's been called for in all games this year.The matchup against Utah is a tough one for attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 4th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 20 games when the Jazz are at home (4.9).The matchup against Mike Conley is a difficult one for shots from the field; when Conley is at home and defending fellow starting PGs this year, they have successfully made a mere 8.0 shots made from the field per game (100th percentile).The Jazz have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
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