This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have shot 42.1% on shots from the field (8th-lowest in the league) against the Clippers, labeling this as a difficult matchup.The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Timberwolves will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 7th-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Clippers).The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Clippers, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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