Julius Randle has compiled a mere 18.6 points per game this year, significantly lower than his 24.0 points per game last year.The matchup vs. Phoenix is a difficult one for threes; when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have totaled the least 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (0.9).The Timberwolves are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Suns).Julius Randle has attempted a mere 5.2 free throws per game this year, quite a bit less than his 6.6 rate last year.
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