D'Angelo Russell has averaged a mere 6.2 assists per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 7.0 assists per game last season.D'Angelo Russell has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.The Jazz have allowed the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the league to opposing squads this year (which will also lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year on their home court (which also eliminates additional chances for scoring and assists).The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season without the home court advantage, which should decrease plays for the Jazz.
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