This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 46.3% on field goal attempts (8th-worst in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, labeling this as a hard matchup.The 4th-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Timberwolves.The Thunder have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).This year, their opposition has nabbed 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (lengthening possessions that can generate bonus opportunities for offense).
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