In comparison to last season's 29.3 rate, Mike Conley's playing time has tailed off this season to 24.7 minutes per game.The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a hard one for three-point shots; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 5th-least treys per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (1.6).The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Lakers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8thworst in in the league as the away team with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.
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