This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have scored 14.5 points per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive efficiency. The Timberwolves have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has nabbed 12.9 offensive boards per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense). The matchup against Minnesota is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted a mere 3.1 foul shots per game this year when the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their home court (7th-least in the league).