With respect to scoring, the Nuggets's unimpressive 111.4 points per game as the road team comes in as the 10th-lowest in the NBA this year.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goal attempts (3rd-weakest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a tough matchup.The Nuggets have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Nuggets.This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling to draw fouls.
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