Los Angeles @ Minnesota props

The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to opposing clubs this year (106.7). The 3rd-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. As a team, the Lakers have been among the best at drawing fouls of late: 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage with 23.4 foul shot attempts per game.

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).

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).

Cam Reddish has converted 36.2% of his field goals this year, ranking him in the 12th percentile among all players in the league. Cam Reddish has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's been called for in all games this season. The matchup against Minnesota is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Timberwolves are on their home court, opposing starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least 3-pointers per game in the league this year (1.3). 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).

Naz Reid has sunk 3.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted overall this year. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Naz Reid has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 10.0% more than he's sunk in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing teams have attempted a measly 19.0 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA).

Kyle Anderson has tallied just 0.0 technical fouls per game this season, significantly less than his 0.1 technicals per game last season. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing teams have attempted a measly 19.0 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA). Kyle Anderson will likely see an increase in performance for all stats considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Mike Conley has sunk 54.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 7.4% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Mike Conley has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 14 games with the home court advantage, 4.7 higher than he's played overall this year at home. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Mike Conley has successfully made 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Taurean Prince has totaled 13.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 higher than he's totaled overall this year. Taurean Prince has attempted 8.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. Taurean Prince has been on the court for 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The 3rd-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. As a team, the Lakers have been among the best at drawing fouls of late: 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage with 23.4 foul shot attempts per game.

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). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have attempted 24.8 foul shots per game (9th-highest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe. Anthony Davis ought to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this matchup.

Rudy Gobert has sunk 69.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 7.2% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Rudy Gobert has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 81st percentile. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against Anthony Davis is a strong one for threes; when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year, they have made an enormous 1.0 treys per game (97th percentile). The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Out of all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels places in the 88th percentile for field goal effectiveness with a a terrific 56.9% rate this year. Jaden McDaniels has made 58.6% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 11.7% more than he's made from three in all games this year while on his home court. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking this as a strong matchup. The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Karl-Anthony Towns has registered 25.2 points per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 3.8 more than he's registered over the course of the year at home. Karl-Anthony Towns has sunk 45.3% of his three-pointers this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns slots into the 86th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 33.3 minutes per game this year. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.6).

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 12.3 field goals per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 80th percentile among all players in the league. D'Angelo Russell has averaged 30.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 75th percentile. The 3rd-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. As a team, the Lakers have been among the best at drawing fouls of late: 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage with 23.4 foul shot attempts per game.

Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves ranks in the 77th percentile, tallying a monstrous 14.5 points per game on the road this year. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to opposing clubs this year (106.7). The 3rd-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. Out of all players in the league, Austin Reaves ranks in the 80th percentile for free-throw proficiency with a a terrific 86.9% rate this year. As a team, the Lakers have been among the best at drawing fouls of late: 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage with 23.4 foul shot attempts per game.

Anthony Edwards has converted 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.1 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season while playing at home. Anthony Edwards has averaged 34.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 90th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Timberwolves's excellent 49.2% field goal percentage measures as the 3rd-most in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Anthony Edwards has converted 6.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the season when playing at home.