In comparison to last season's 44.7% mark, Mike Conley's field goal proficiency has declined this season to 34.9%.The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the Clippers are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 8th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (42.1%).The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Clippers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league with the home court advantage this year, which should lead to fewer plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 6thworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with just 9.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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