The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one; when the Lakers are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 11th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (13.8).The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).When playing on the road, the Lakers have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns has attempted just 4.6 free throws per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 6.5 mark last year.The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted just 2.6 free throws per game this year when the Lakers are away from home (15th-least in the league).
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