Among all players in the league, Brook Lopez lands in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, registering a monstrous 2.5 fouls per game away from his home court this year.The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from facing the 3rd-most sluggish pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).The Milwaukee Bucks have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; when the Timberwolves are at home, the other team has attempted a monstrous 26.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games (2nd-most in the league).Brook Lopez will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player performance in all facets of the game.
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