Out of all players in the NBA, Mike Conley ranks in the 80th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 30.3 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season.As it relates to shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 48.9% field goal rate away from home comes in as the 2nd-most in the league since the start of last season.The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 5th-quickest tempo team in the league this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).Since the start of last season when they are on the road, opposing squads have collected 9.7 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise generate additional opportunities for offense).Since the start of last season, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.1 foul shots per game (28th-most in the league) against the Pelicans, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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