Jaylen Nowell has failed to make 2.7 shots from downtown per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.6 rate last season.The matchup against the Pelicans is a hard one for attempts from downtown; the other team have tallied the 5th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 20 games with the home court advantage (36.4).The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (which will also lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce possessions for the Pelicans.Jaylen Nowell will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lowers player production for all stats.
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