The matchup vs. Golden State is a strong one; when the Warriors are the visiting squad, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (24.4). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Warriors have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 9th-best in in the NBA while playing at home with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Golden State is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 7.1 foul shots per game this year when the Golden State Warriors are away from home (most in the league).