Among all players in the NBA, Jaxson Hayes places in the 98th percentile for shooting efficiency while at home with a stellar 71.0% rate this year. Jaxson Hayes has attempted 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been among the best at getting to the foul line with the home court advantage: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 24.1 foul shots per game. The showdown with Rudy Gobert as it relates to getting to the charity stripe ranks in just the 81st percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs attempting a massive 3.1 free throws per game this year when they are on their home court. Jaxson Hayes will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally boosts player production across the board.
Rudy Gobert has successfully made 73.5% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 6.3% more than he's put through the net overall this season. As it relates to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 120.8 points per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 20 games. Rudy Gobert has attempted 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted in all games this year.
Rui Hachimura has sunk 2.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 31.3 minutes per game on his home court this year. Rui Hachimura has successfully made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 12.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been among the best at getting to the foul line with the home court advantage: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 24.1 foul shots per game. Rui Hachimura will likely see a rise in effectiveness for all stats as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
As it relates to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 120.8 points per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Los Angeles Lakers have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have totaled the 7th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (15.6). Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 9.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (8th-most in the NBA) against the Lakers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 14.5 points per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, designating this as a tough matchup for offensive production. The 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should decrease possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Julius Randle has made 2.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's made from three in all games this year away from home. Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 32.3 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 120.8 points per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; opposing starting PFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.6).
Dorian Finney-Smith has made 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's sunk in all games this season. Dorian Finney-Smith has tallied 28.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 30.7% higher than he's made overall this year. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been among the best at getting to the foul line with the home court advantage: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 24.1 foul shots per game. Dorian Finney-Smith will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production across the board.
Naz Reid has sunk 49.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 5.5% higher than he's converted over the course of the year when playing away from home. Naz Reid has attempted 6.9 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games away from home, 1.1 more than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. As it relates to offense, the Timberwolves's exceptional 120.8 points per game settles in as the 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 20 games.
The matchup against Los Angeles is a tough one for field goals; when the Lakers are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest FG% in the league this year (37.1%). The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Lakers have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 15 games at home, which ought to reduce plays for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually worsens stat production for all stats.
Luka Doncic has attempted a measly 20.5 shots per game this season, significantly less than his 23.4 mark last season. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one for scoring; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the lowest FG% in the NBA this year (39.8%). The 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should decrease possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels lands in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, logging a whopping 2.8 fouls per game this year. The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Lakers have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 15 games at home, which ought to reduce plays for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
Austin Reaves has made 4.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's converted from three overall this year at home. Austin Reaves has tallied 35.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a positive one for three-pointers; when the Timberwolves are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (2.6). In comparison to last year's 3.0 rate, Austin Reaves's foul shots drained have increased this year to 4.4 per game. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been among the best at getting to the foul line with the home court advantage: 2nd-best in the NBA this year with 24.1 foul shots per game.
