Minnesota @ Phoenix props

Out of all players in the league, Bradley Beal comes in at the 84th percentile for field goals drained playing at home, registering an enormous 6.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal lands in the 86th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.6 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Suns rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Bradley Beal has converted 2.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Bradley Beal will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally improves player performance for all stats.

Nick Richards has successfully made 62.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 13.1% higher than he's converted over the course of the year. The Suns rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Nick Richards has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.7 mark last year. Nick Richards will likely see a spike in productivity for all stats on account of owning the home court advantage in this game.

With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's superb 14.8 drained threes per game without the home court advantage settles in as the 4th-strongest in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a good one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). Mike Conley has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 11.5% more than he's made over the course of the year. The matchup against the Suns may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (6th-most in the NBA).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has sunk 41.9% of his 3-pointers while on the road this year, placing him in the 84th percentile among all players in the league. With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's superb 14.8 drained threes per game without the home court advantage settles in as the 4th-strongest in the league this year.

The 3rd-least up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Suns. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Tyus Jones registers in the 87th percentile for three-point ability with a terrific 39.9% rate this year. Tyus Jones has averaged 30.2 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Suns rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Tyus Jones has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 14.4% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Tyus Jones should see a rise in output in all stat categories on account of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Kevin Durant has scored 27.1 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 99th percentile. Kevin Durant has successfully made 3.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made from three in all games this season. Kevin Durant has averaged 36.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Suns rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant registers in the 96th percentile for getting to the free-throw line, compiling a massive 5.5 foul shots per game with the home court advantage this year.

Naz Reid has successfully made 61.6% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games, 22.3% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season. With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's superb 14.8 drained threes per game without the home court advantage settles in as the 4th-strongest in the league this year. Naz Reid has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 20.4% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels slots into the 97th percentile for personal fouls, putting up an enormous 2.9 fouls per game this year. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns). The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert comes in at the 5th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a weak 0.0% rate since the start of last season. The matchup with Nick Richards registers in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs making just 0.3 treys per game since the start of last season when they are on the away squad. The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns). The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Julius Randle has posted a measly 18.9 points per game this year, quite a bit less than his 24.0 points per game last year. Julius Randle has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a challenging one for three-point shots; opposing starting PFs have posted the 3rd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (29.1%). The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns).

The Suns rank as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage. Royce O'Neale has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 25.0% more than he's made over the course of the season. Royce O'Neale should see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Out of all players in the league, Anthony Edwards places in the 99th percentile for shots from the field, tallying 20.3 per game this year. Relative to last year's 2.5 clip, Anthony Edwards's three-point shots made have jumped this year to 4.1 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 36.8 minutes per game on the road this year. With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's superb 14.8 drained threes per game without the home court advantage settles in as the 4th-strongest in the league this year. Anthony Edwards has attempted 9.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 4.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road.