Relative to last year's 31.3 mark, Josh Giddey's playing time has declined this year to 25.2 minutes per game.This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (15th-worst in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, marking this as a tough matchup.The Thunder will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-slowest tempo road team in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves).The Thunder rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.
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