In comparison to last year's 44.7% rate, Mike Conley's field goal proficiency has diminished this year to 35.5%.The matchup against Houston is a difficult one; when the Rockets are at home, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8).The 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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