Karl-Anthony Towns has posted 3.0 assists per game this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric over this stretch.Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.1 minutes per game playing at home this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Timberwolves grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Karl-Anthony Towns will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.
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