The matchup against the Phoenix Suns is a challenging one; they have allowed the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 15 games (16.0).The 5th-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with only 9.4 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
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