In comparison to last year's 43.2% clip, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's three-point performance has surged this year to 29.2%.As it relates to shots from downtown, the Minnesota Timberwolves's fantastic 38.9% rate of successful threes while playing on the road measures as the 5th-most in the NBA over the last 5 games.The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 5th-quickest tempo team in the league this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).Since the start of last season when they are on the road, opposing squads have collected 9.7 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise generate additional opportunities for offense).Nickeil Alexander-Walker ought to see a spike in production across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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