Julius Randle has attempted a lowly 13.6 field goals per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 18.2 mark last season.This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 14.6 points per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Nets, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency.The 5th-most lethargic pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league this year (the Brooklyn Nets).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 8thworst in in the NBA away from home with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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