Since the start of last season, the other team has shot 46.7% on field goal attempts (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, creating a tough matchup.The matchup against Minnesota is a strong one; when the Timberwolves are away from home, they have given up the 23rd-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs since the start of last season (15.8).The 5th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has converted 86.3% of his foul shots when playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA.
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