Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.The New York Knicks are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Knicks rank 6thworst in in the league while on the road with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Karl-Anthony Towns will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road usually reduces player production for all stats.
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