Mike Conley has put up just 5.3 assists per game this year, significantly lower than his 6.6 assists per game last year.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.Mike Conley stands to experience a decrease in production in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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