This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on shots from the field (13th-weakest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, branding this as a hard matchup.The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Spurs.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the San Antonio Spurs rank 7thworst in in the NBA while on the road with just 9.9 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (continuing possessions that can produce bonus chances for offense).The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.4 foul shots per game this year (6th-least in the NBA).
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