Mike Conley has posted a lowly 5.5 assists per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 6.6 assists per game last year.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to reduce plays for the Timberwolves.The Timberwolves have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Mike Conley is expected to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of playing away from hom in this contest.
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