Compared to last season's 46.1% rate, Kevin Huerter's shooting performance has diminished this season to 38.8%.This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 32.2% on field goals (15th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, making this a hard matchup.The Kings rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, their opposition has collected 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-highest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves (retaining possessions that can create extra chances for offense).Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, opposing starting SGs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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