The matchup against Golden State is a favorable one; when the Warriors are away from home, they have allowed the most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (24.4).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves rank 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.0% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 7.1 free throws per game (highest in the league) vs. the Golden State Warriors, easily managing to get to the foul line.Mike Conley will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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