Positives with Sunday Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

POR @ MIN

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 71.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 5.9% higher than he’s converted overall this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 33.6 minutes per game this year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

This matchup is a hard one for 3-pointers; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, their opposition has tallied the 2nd-least threes per game in the league against them this year (11.1).

Rudy Gobert will likely get a boost in performance in all facets of the game due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Karl-Anthony Towns has made 3.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he’s made from beyond the arc overall this year while playing at home.

Karl-Anthony Towns has played 33.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 88th percentile — putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.

The Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all stat categories.

Jaden McDaniels has converted 1.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he’s made from three over the course of the season.

Jaden McDaniels has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he’s played in all games this season.

The Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.

Jaden McDaniels ought to see a rise in output in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Karl-Anthony Towns has made 3.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.8 higher than he’s made from beyond the arc overall this year while playing at home.

Karl-Anthony Towns has played 33.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 88th percentile — putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 93rd percentile for free throws converted on his home court, tallying a monstrous 4.3 per game this year.

Karl-Anthony Towns will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all stat categories.

Naz Reid has sunk an impressive 1.8 3-pointers per game this season, significantly more than his 1.1 rate last season.

Naz Reid has been on the court for 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he’s been on the court for in all games this season.

The Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.

This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have shot for the lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.0%).

Naz Reid will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production for all stats.

Anthony Edwards has attempted 21.7 shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.1 more than he’s attempted over the course of the season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards places in the 95th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 34.9 minutes per game this year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposing team’s starting SGs have posted the 30th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (51.5%).

Anthony Edwards has converted 6.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he’s put through the net in all games this year.

Jabari Walker has played 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 6.7 more than he’s played over the course of the year on the road.

The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

This year, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (losing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense).

Toumani Camara has converted 54.3% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 9.3% higher than he’s converted overall this season.

Toumani Camara has sunk 63.9% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 30.2% more than he’s made from three in all games this season.

Mike Conley has converted 44.1% of his three-point attempts on his home court this year, putting him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league.

Mike Conley has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 14 games playing at home, 5.1 higher than he’s played over the course of the year at home.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

Mike Conley has converted 3.0 free throws per game over the last 14 games at home, 2.2 more than he’s converted overall this year while on his home court.

The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers may be a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team’s starting PGs have attempted a whopping 6.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games (29th-most in the NBA).

Kris Murray has attempted 7.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Kris Murray has attempted 3.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the season.

Kris Murray has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.7 more than he’s been on the court for over the course of the season.

Duop Reath has successfully made 61.1% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 11.6% higher than he’s made overall this year while playing on the road.

Out of all players in the league, Duop Reath lands in the 84th percentile for 3-point prowess away from his home court with a an excellent 40.9% rate this year.

The matchup vs. Rudy Gobert is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when Gobert is on his home court and defending other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 3.3 treys per game (97th percentile).

Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons places in the 99th percentile for three-point shots scored, posting 3.3 per game this year.

Anfernee Simons has played 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 4.3 higher than he’s played over the course of the season on the road.

Mike Conley has converted 44.1% of his three-point attempts on his home court this year, putting him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league.

Mike Conley has played 33.4 minutes per game over the last 14 games playing at home, 5.1 higher than he’s played over the course of the year at home.

The Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.

Mike Conley will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally improves player performance for all stats.

Toumani Camara has sunk 63.9% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 30.2% more than he’s made from three in all games this season.

Jaden McDaniels has converted 1.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he’s made from three over the course of the season.

Jaden McDaniels has played 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he’s played in all games this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

Jaden McDaniels ought to see a rise in output in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Kris Murray has attempted 3.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the season.

Kris Murray has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 16.7 more than he’s been on the court for over the course of the season.

Dalano Banton has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile — among the league’s least-whistled.

Dalano Banton has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 25.0% higher than he’s put through the hoop overall this year when playing on the road.

Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted 3.6 foul shots per game (25th-most in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Dalano Banton has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 23rd percentile — among the league’s least-whistled.

Deandre Ayton has converted 8.4 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 more than he’s converted overall this season.

Out of all players in the league, Deandre Ayton comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.6 minutes per game this year.

Ashton Hagans has successfully made 50.0% of his 3-pointers when playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 97th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Out of all players in the league, Ashton Hagans places in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 28.5 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season.

Ashton Hagans has successfully made 50.0% of his 3-pointers when playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 97th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Out of all players in the league, Ashton Hagans places in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 28.5 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season.

Among all players in the league, Ashton Hagans measures in the 100th percentile for foul-shot efficiency away from his home court with a a very good 100.0% rate since the start of last season.

Out of all players in the league, Duop Reath lands in the 84th percentile for 3-point prowess away from his home court with a an excellent 40.9% rate this year.

Jabari Walker has attempted 8.5 shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 2.2 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the year on the road.

Jabari Walker has played 28.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 6.7 more than he’s played over the course of the year on the road.

Anthony Edwards has attempted 8.1 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 more than he’s attempted overall this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards places in the 95th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 34.9 minutes per game this year.

The Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.

The matchup against Portland is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Portland Trail Blazers are on the road, the other team’s starting SGs have averaged the 23rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).

Anthony Edwards will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance in all stat categories.

Naz Reid has sunk an impressive 1.8 3-pointers per game this season, significantly more than his 1.1 rate last season.

Naz Reid has been on the court for 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he’s been on the court for in all games this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 9th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.

This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Portland Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, opposing clubs have shot for the lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.0%).

Naz Reid has made 2.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he’s put through the hoop overall this season.

Anfernee Simons has attempted 20.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 2.6 higher than he’s attempted overall this year on the road.

Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons places in the 99th percentile for three-point shots scored, posting 3.3 per game this year.

Anfernee Simons has played 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 4.3 higher than he’s played over the course of the season on the road.

Negatives with Sunday Matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves

Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert slots into the 7th percentile for three-point ability at home with a a poor 0.0% rate this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert rates in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a whopping 3.0 fouls per game while playing at home this year.

The showdown with Duop Reath rates in the 10th percentile with the other side’s starting Cs draining a mere 31.2% of their three-pointers this year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

The Timberwolves will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (98th percentile).

The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PFs have posted the 11th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 1stworst in in the league while on their home court with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.

Jaden McDaniels has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling.

The matchup against Portland is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, the opposing team’s starting SFs have averaged the 11th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (1.1).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (98th percentile).

The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a hard one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PFs have posted the 11th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has collected 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers (maintaining possessions that can generate additional chances for offense).

Among all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards comes in at the 98th percentile for technical fouls, registering a whopping 0.2 fouls per game this year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Out of all players in the league, Jabari Walker comes in at the 24th percentile for three-point proficiency with a a subpar 27.7% rate this year.

Out of all players in the league, Jabari Walker slots into the 76th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a colossal 2.2 fouls per game this year.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

The matchup vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team’s starting PFs have tallied the 13th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.6).

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

Toumani Camara has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (85th percentile).

As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s feeble 107.5 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

This year, the opposition’s starting SFs have shot 40.6% on field goal attempts (13th-weakest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, creating a difficult matchup.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the other team’s starting PGs have posted the 12th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Kris Murray has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he’s tallied in all games this season.

As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s feeble 107.5 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

This year, the opposition’s starting SFs have shot 40.6% on field goal attempts (13th-weakest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, creating a difficult matchup.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

Duop Reath has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 85th percentile — among the league’s highest-fouling.

As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s feeble 107.5 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

This matchup may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; opposing clubs have attempted a monstrous 22.8 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (8th-most in the NBA).

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

Over the last 15 games, the opposition’s starting PGs have totaled 4.7 3-point attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a difficult matchup.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

Anfernee Simons will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to decrease player production across the board.

The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the other team’s starting PGs have posted the 12th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%).

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Toumani Camara has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (85th percentile).

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team’s starting SFs have shot 26.8% on 3-pointers (11th-lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, identifying this as a challenging matchup.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

Jaden McDaniels has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling.

This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have posted 12.1 points per game (14th-lowest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, creating a hard matchup for offensive performance.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Kris Murray has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he’s tallied in all games this season.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

In comparison to last season’s 25.5% mark, Dalano Banton’s three-point effectiveness has dropped this season to 16.5%.

Dalano Banton has tallied 9.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-utilized plays in the league: 17th percentile.

As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s feeble 107.5 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

This year when they are on the road, the other team’s starting SGs have averaged 1.3 three-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Timberwolves, resulting in a challenging matchup.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

In comparison to last season’s 25.5% mark, Dalano Banton’s three-point effectiveness has dropped this season to 16.5%.

Dalano Banton has tallied 9.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the least-utilized plays in the league: 17th percentile.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

Deandre Ayton has averaged 2.2 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 75th percentile — among the league’s most-whistled.

As it relates to shooting, the Trail Blazers’s feeble 107.5 points per game ranks 2nd-lowest in the league this year.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

This matchup may be a favorable one for getting to the foul line; opposing clubs have attempted a monstrous 22.8 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (8th-most in the NBA).

Ashton Hagans has averaged 2.2 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (79th percentile).

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 20 games as it relates to three-point attempts.

The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Timberwolves).

Ashton Hagans will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player production across the board.