This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goals (3rd-worst in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a hard matchup.The Suns have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Phoenix Suns will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 4thworst in in the NBA with the home court advantage with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
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