Nickeil Alexander-Walker has attempted a measly 5.1 shots from the field per game this year, significantly lower than his 10.3 rate last year.The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 14th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.0).The Nuggets have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (15.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
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