This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goal attempts (weakest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in a hard matchup.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 10thworst in in the league while playing at home with a mere 10.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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