This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 7.8 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, creating a challenging matchup.The 5th-slowest tempo team in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The Timberwolves have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to the other team since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Out of all players in the league, Nicolas Batum rates in the 15th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, posting only 0.0 foul shot attempts per game this year.
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