This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 4.6 three attempts per game (12th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, creating a challenging matchup.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA while playing away from home with only 7.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.The Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (15th-least in the league).
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