When it comes to scoring, the Jazz's subpar 106.0 points per game when playing at home measures as the worst in the NBA this year.The matchup vs. Minnesota is a challenging one for field goals; when the Timberwolves are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (35.4%).Away from their home court, the Timberwolves have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).Compared to last year's 75.0% rate, Ochai Agbaji's free-throw performance has been reduced this year to 0.0%.The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games when the Timberwolves are playing at home (10th-least in the league).
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