The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7).The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-fastest pace home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves rank 7th-best in in the league while playing on the road with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Out of all players in the league, Mike Conley registers in the 92nd percentile for foul-shot ability with a phenomenal 89.3% rate this year.The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 5.2 free throws per game this year (most in the NBA).
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