This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goals (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, designating this as a hard matchup.The least up-tempo pace road offense in the league this year has been the Knicks.The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the New York Knicks.Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Knicks grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA while on the road with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.4 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the NBA).
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