Karl-Anthony Towns has totaled a terrific 5.1 assists per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 3.5 assists per game last year.Karl-Anthony Towns has been on the court for 32.2 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Suns have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home city, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.The Suns have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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