In terms of offense, the Minnesota Timberwolves's exceptional 116.5 points per game comes in as the 10th-most in the NBA over the last 10 games.The matchup against the Kings is a favorable one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 28th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.3).The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Kings have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (22nd-highest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
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