Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged just 6.4 points per game this season, significantly less than his 10.6 points per game last season.The matchup against the Nuggets is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 15th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (10.8).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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