In regard to shooting, the Rockets's unimpressive 44.3% field goal percentage measures as the 4th-lowest in the league this year.The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one for shots from the field; opposing starting SFs have shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (40.6%).The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Houston Rockets.This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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