Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 1.3 three-pointers per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, identifying this as a challenging matchup.The Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league since the start of last season (the Minnesota Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
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