Among all players in the league, Gary Payton II rates in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a mere 0.8 fouls per game while playing away from home this year.The Warriors will likely get a boost in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 7th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Timberwolves).The Golden State Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).Without the home court advantage, the Minnesota Timberwolves have allowed the 7th-least offensive boards per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Gary Payton II has converted 57.5% of his foul shot attempts over the last 9 games on the road, 7.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this season without the home court advantage.
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