The Timberwolves check in as the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the league away from home since the start of last season.The Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Since the start of last season when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.8 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Celtics (losing possessions that could otherwise produce additional chances for offense).Since the start of last season when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has attempted 20.8 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, making it tough to draw fouls.Shake Milton ought to see a spike in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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