This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goals (3rd-worst in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, labeling this as a hard matchup.The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 5thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game this year.This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
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