Ben Sheppard has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's averaged in all games this year.The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers.The Indiana Pacers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Ben Sheppard stands to suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board as a result of being on the road in this game.
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