This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have registered 14.5 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive productivity.The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers.The Indiana Pacers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.Obi Toppin ought to see a decline in effectiveness across the board due to playing away from home in this contest.
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