The Timberwolves rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage.The matchup vs. Detroit is a favorable one; when the Detroit Pistons are at home, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5).The Timberwolves will likely get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 5th-fastest pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons).The Pistons have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Jaden McDaniels has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 26.3% more than he's converted over the course of the season.
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