Fred VanVleet has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (77th percentile).In regard to shooting, the Rockets's unimpressive 44.3% field goal percentage measures as the 4th-lowest in the league this year.The matchup vs. the Timberwolves is a challenging one for scoring; the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (39.8%).The Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Houston Rockets.Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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