Jayson Tatum has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (83rd percentile).This year, opposing starting PFs have totaled 3.6 3-point attempts per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, labeling this as a tough matchup.The least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Celtics.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the NBA on the road this year, which should decrease plays for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 7thworst in in the NBA when playing at home with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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