Julius Randle has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year on the road.The 3rd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Timberwolves.The Lakers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should decrease plays for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 8thworst in in the league on the road with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.Julius Randle will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces stat production across the board.
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