D'Angelo Russell has been called for 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.3 higher than he's been called for in all games this year.The matchup against Utah is a tough one for attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 4th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 20 games when the Jazz are at home (4.9).The Jazz have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The Jazz have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (12.7) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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