Dallas @ Minnesota picks

Richaun Holmes has been on the court for 12.4 minutes per game away from home this year, putting him in the 25th percentile -- putting him among the least-used players in the league. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 5thworst in in the league with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have nabbed 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves (maintaining possessions that can create additional chances for offense). Richaun Holmes is expected to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Richaun Holmes has been on the court for 12.4 minutes per game away from home this year, putting him in the 25th percentile -- putting him among the least-used players in the league. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 5thworst in in the league with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have nabbed 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves (maintaining possessions that can create additional chances for offense). Relative to last season's 77.5% clip, Richaun Holmes's free-throw efficiency has been reduced this season to 47.6%.

The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks). Jaden McDaniels will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.

The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 5thworst in in the league with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have nabbed 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves (maintaining possessions that can create additional chances for offense). Jaden Hardy will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally reduces player production in all facets of the game.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has converted 2.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's converted in all games this year. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 29.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 50.0% higher than he's sunk overall this year on his home court.

Among all players in the league, Naz Reid places in the 82nd percentile for three-point performance with a an impressive 39.8% rate this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks). This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has attempted 22.1 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Mavericks, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Naz Reid will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has put up 22.3 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.9 higher than he's put up over the course of the year. In comparison to last year's 7.8 mark, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s shot attempts from beyond the arc have surged this year to 8.9 per game. Tim Hardaway Jr. has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 2nd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.

The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one for field goals; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (39.8%). The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Mavericks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 5thworst in in the league with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 20 games when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have nabbed 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves (maintaining possessions that can create additional chances for offense). Jaden Hardy has successfully made a measly 60.0% of his free throws this year, significantly less than his 84.0 mark last year.

In comparison to last year's 7.8 mark, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s shot attempts from beyond the arc have surged this year to 8.9 per game. Tim Hardaway Jr. has averaged 34.8 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. With respect to 3-point attempts, the 2nd-most aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the Mavericks. The 2nd-fastest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.