Kyle Anderson has averaged just 0.0 technical fouls per game this year, quite a bit less than his 0.1 technicals per game last year.The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings is a positive one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have shot for the 23rd-highest three rate in the NBA this year (38.3%).The Sacramento Kings have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Timberwolves.The Timberwolves rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Sacramento Kings have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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