LA @ Minnesota props

In terms of scoring, the Clippers's lackluster 109.3 points per game ranks 7th-lowest in the league this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on field goals (weakest in the league) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a hard matchup. The Clippers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-least in the NBA). James Harden will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduce player performance for all stats.

Kevin Porter Jr. has attempted 10.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The LA Clippers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Rudy Gobert has sunk 68.0% of his field goal attempts while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert ranks in the 88th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 34.1 minutes per game this year. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 16.0 converted threes per game as the home team measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. While playing on the road and guarding fellow starting Cs, Ivica Zubac places in the 100th percentile with a massive 4.2 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The showdown with Ivica Zubac as it relates to getting to the foul line measures in just the 79th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs attempting a monstrous 3.9 free throws per game this year when they are at home.

The LA Clippers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Naz Reid has successfully made 2.0 three-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 78th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 16.0 converted threes per game as the home team measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. Naz Reid has made 91.3% of his foul shots when playing at home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Naz Reid is expected to see a rise in efficiency across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 16.0 converted threes per game as the home team measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have shot 45.6% on field goal attempts (7th-best in the league) against the Clippers, creating a good matchup. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the LA Clippers are on the road (9th-most in the league). Mike Conley will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.

Jaden McDaniels has failed to make 3.6 attempts from beyond the arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's missed over the course of the season. Jaden McDaniels has committed 3.0 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a hard one for field goals; when the LA Clippers are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 5th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (43.3%). The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 7thworst in in the league with just 9.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Among all players in the league, Norman Powell measures in the 93rd percentile, logging a monstrous 23.3 points per game this year. Relative to last season's 2.2 rate, Norman Powell's 3-point shots scored have increased this season to 3.9 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Norman Powell lands in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 33.2 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The LA Clippers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Norman Powell has attempted 4.0 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league.

Ivica Zubac has converted 75.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 14.8% higher than he's made in all games this season. In comparison to last year's 26.8 rate, Ivica Zubac's playing time has surged this year to 32.6 minutes per game. The LA Clippers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

The LA Clippers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing at home (6th-most in the league).

In terms of scoring, the Clippers's lackluster 109.3 points per game ranks 7th-lowest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a tough one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (14.5). The Clippers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). The matchup against Minnesota is a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 3.1 free throws per game this year when the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing at home (9th-least in the NBA). Derrick Jones Jr. will likely see a decline in efficiency for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

In contrast to last season's 6.8 rate, Anthony Edwards's shots from behind the three-point arc have increased this season to 11.1 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards registers in the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 36.6 minutes per game at home this year. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 16.0 converted threes per game as the home team measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. Anthony Edwards has converted 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's made in all games this season. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Julius Randle has tallied 21.7 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 91st percentile. Julius Randle has played 34.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 16.0 converted threes per game as the home team measures as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA this year. Julius Randle has attempted 9.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's attempted overall this year. The matchup against the LA Clippers is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.1 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the NBA).