Karl-Anthony Towns has been called for 3.5 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 99th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The Nuggets have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (15.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduces stat production in all facets of the game.
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