Mike Conley has made 45.2% of his three-point shots this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the league.The matchup against the Pelicans is a favorable one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 28th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.1).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have brought down 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).
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