Among all players in the league, T.J. McConnell places in the 6th percentile for three-point prowess with a an unimpressive 14.3% rate this year.T.J. McConnell has averaged a lowly 14.4 minutes per game this season, quite a bit less than his 19.9 minutes per game last season.The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (5.2).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
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