The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one; when the Lakers have the home court advantage, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PGs since the start of last season (21.3).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.8 foul shots per game this year (30th-most in the league).
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