Jabari Smith Jr. has made 26.8% of his shots from downtown this year, putting him in the 22nd percentile out of all players in the league.As it relates to three-point attempts, the 4th-least aggressive team in the league when playing on the road over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.6).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Rockets.Jabari Smith Jr. will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally decreases stat production across the board.
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