Royce O'Neale has attempted 5.3 shots from downtown per game this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing teams this year (107.8).Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets rank 14thbest in in the league while on their home court with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Royce O'Neale has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 36.1% more than he's converted in all games this year.This year, the other team has attempted 21.8 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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