The matchup vs. the Suns is a strong one; they have given up the 9th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team this year (116.8).The Suns have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thworst in in the league as the visting team with only 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.In contrast to last season's 73.8% rate, Kyle Anderson's free-throw performance has tailed off this season to 50.0%.Kyle Anderson should suffer a drop-off in output across the board considering playing on the visting team in this game.
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