Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been called for 3.5 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's been called for in all games this year.The matchup against Minnesota is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least threes per game in the NBA this year (1.3).The Thunder will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.3 offensive boards per game this year.While playing at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves have allowed the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
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