Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged a measly 3.1 assists per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 4.4 assists per game last year.Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns measures in the 78th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.6 fouls per game when playing on the road this year.The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-most sluggish tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 6thworst in in the NBA when playing at home with only 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.
|