Minnesota @ New York props

Rudy Gobert has sunk 84.2% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 18.6% more than he's made over the course of the season. Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 33.2 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 88th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc.

The matchup vs. New York is a hard one for 3-pointers; when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have shot for the lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (18.6%). The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Knicks). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8thworst in in the league while playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 100th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 3.6 fouls per game this year. The Knicks check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The rate of shots from behind the three-point arc made against Rudy Gobert has been remarkably low (27.0%) when matched up against other starting Cs this year (10th percentile). The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the New York Knicks.

Precious Achiuwa has made 50.0% of his treys over the last 10 games, 15.2% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Precious Achiuwa figures to get a boost in output in all facets of the game as a result of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. Mike Conley has successfully made 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 higher than he's converted over the course of the season when playing on the road. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 4.3 free throws per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

The Knicks check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the New York Knicks.

Out of all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels ranks in the 77th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 30.0 minutes per game on the road this year. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. Jaden McDaniels has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 11.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while playing away from home.

OG Anunoby has sunk 6.1 baskets per game this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. OG Anunoby has attempted 5.5 3-point shots per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, OG Anunoby comes in at the 97th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 36.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 free throws per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Josh Hart has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The Knicks check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 3rd-lowest FG% in the league this year (40.6%). The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the New York Knicks.

Jericho Sims has made 63.4% of his field goals this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Among all players in the league, Jericho Sims slots into the 100th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness playing at home with a terrific 100.0% rate this year. Jericho Sims will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Naz Reid measures in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.4 fouls per game this year. The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Knicks). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8thworst in in the league while playing on the road with only 10.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. Naz Reid will likely suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game considering being on the road in this contest.

Anthony Edwards has scored 33.4 points per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 5.5 higher than he's scored overall this year on the road. Anthony Edwards has attempted 9.9 3-point shots per game this year, significantly more than his 6.8 mark last year. Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards measures in the 97th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 36.7 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games away from home in terms of shots from behind the three-point arc. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have compiled 21.5 points per game (most in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, making this a strong matchup for offensive efficiency.

The Knicks check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, identifying this as a hard matchup. The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the New York Knicks. Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

The Knicks check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 20 games with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the New York Knicks. Relative to last year's 78.9% clip, Mikal Bridges's free-throw efficiency has declined this year to 68.0%. Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.