This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goal attempts (worst in the league) against the Timberwolves, making this a tough matchup.The least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Celtics.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the NBA on the road this year, which should decrease plays for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 7thworst in in the NBA when playing at home with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
|