In contrast to last season's 37.1% clip, Deni Avdija's 3-point prowess has been reduced this season to 17.8%.When it comes to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-least aggressive team in the NBA while playing on the road this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers.This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have shot 26.8% on threes (4th-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a difficult matchup.The Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league while on the road this year.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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