Anthony Edwards has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (79th percentile).The matchup vs. Denver is a difficult one; when the Nuggets are on their home court, they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (13.9).The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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