Out of all players in the NBA, Julius Randle ranks in the 81st percentile for personal fouls, registering a massive 2.4 fouls per game this year.The matchup against the Celtics is a challenging one; they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the other team's starting PFs this year (14.5).The 4th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 10thworst in in the league with a mere 9.9 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
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