Mike Conley has posted 4.3 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard in recent days.The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8th-best in in the league with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Mike Conley stands to see a rise in effectiveness across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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