Nickeil Alexander-Walker has converted 53.0% of his treys over the last 5 games, 8.8% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season.This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have shot 31.3% on threes (lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, marking this as a challenging matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have attempted 22.2 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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