Jusuf Nurkic has put up just 9.6 rebounds per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 11.1 rebounds per game last year.Jusuf Nurkic has averaged 3.5 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (98th percentile).The Timberwolves have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to their opposition this year at home (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.Jusuf Nurkic will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to worsens player performance in all facets of the game.
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