When it comes to shooting, the Trail Blazers's unimpressive 107.4 points per game ranks lowest in the NBA this year.This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 14.5 points per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive productivity.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.This year when they are away from home, their opposition has snagged 12.0 offensive boards per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (lengthening possessions that can lead to added opportunities for offense).This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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