The matchup vs. the Wizards is a strong one; they have given up the 6th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting PGs this year (20.2).The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to increase possessions for the Timberwolves.The Timberwolves rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Mike Conley has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 11.5% higher than he's sunk overall this year.The matchup vs. the Washington Wizards is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.0 free throws per game this year (10th-most in the NBA).
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