This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 3.6 3-point attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, designating this as a hard matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 8.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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