The matchup vs. Dallas is a hard one; when the Dallas Mavericks are the visiting team, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (15.1).The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 6thworst in in the league with a mere 9.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are at home, the other team has come down with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks (maintaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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