Rudy Gobert has converted 69.3% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 6.2% higher than he's put through the net overall this year when playing away from home. Rudy Gobert has played 32.8 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. With respect to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-best in the league over the last 25 games. The clash with Dorian Finney-Smith registers in the 100th percentile with the opposition's starting Cs burying a monstrous 37.9% of their 3-pointers this year.
With respect to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-best in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Los Angeles Lakers are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 7th-most shot attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots 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-highest in the league) vs. the Lakers, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.
Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 2.6 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from three overall this season. Dorian Finney-Smith has tallied 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 30.7% more than he's sunk over the course of the year. In regard to getting to the foul line, the Lakers's remarkable 24.0 free throw attempts per game while at home comes in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. The matchup against Rudy Gobert is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when Gobert is on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a colossal 3.0 foul shots per game (75th percentile).
Luka Doncic has attempted a lowly 20.6 shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 23.4 rate last season. The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a hard one for shots from the field; opposing starting PGs have shot for the lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (39.8%). The 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Lakers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Lakers. The Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Donte DiVincenzo has converted 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.6 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year on the road. With respect to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-best in the league over the last 25 games. Donte DiVincenzo has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 21.8% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.
This year, the other team's starting PFs have registered 14.5 points per game (fewest in the league) against the Timberwolves, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive output. The 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Lakers. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Lakers. The Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Compared to last season's 23.3% rate, Gabe Vincent's field goal prowess has surged this season to 39.5%. Gabe Vincent has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 27.3% more than he's converted over the course of the season. In regard to getting to the foul line, the Lakers's remarkable 24.0 free throw attempts per game while at home comes in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. Gabe Vincent will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to improve stat production for all stats.
Rui Hachimura has attempted 5.5 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Rui Hachimura has tallied 31.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. Rui Hachimura has sunk 90.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 14.5% more than he's put through the net overall this year. In regard to getting to the foul line, the Lakers's remarkable 24.0 free throw attempts per game while at home comes in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year. Rui Hachimura will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raise player production for all stats.
Austin Reaves has converted 4.0 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Austin Reaves has averaged 35.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 95th percentile. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have tallied 2.6 3-pointers per game (4th-highest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, branding this as a strong matchup. Austin Reaves has successfully made an impressive 4.3 free throws per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.0 rate last year. In regard to getting to the foul line, the Lakers's remarkable 24.0 free throw attempts per game while at home comes in as the 2nd-best in the NBA this year.
This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 37.1% on field goal attempts (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, identifying this as a tough matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Lakers have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 8thworst in in the league on the road with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year. Anthony Edwards will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to worsen player performance for all stats.
Jaden McDaniels has sunk 7.4 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's converted in all games this season. Jaden McDaniels has averaged 32.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-best in the league over the last 25 games. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, labeling this as a good matchup. Jaden McDaniels has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 8.2% more than he's converted over the course of the year on the road.
Julius Randle has put up 18.9 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 88th percentile. Julius Randle has sunk 2.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Julius Randle has averaged 38.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. With respect to shooting, the Timberwolves's outstanding 119.0 points per game ranks 6th-best in the league over the last 25 games. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 5.6 3-point attempts per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers, labeling this as a positive matchup.
