Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 89th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a colossal 2.9 fouls per game while playing on the road this year.The slowest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks.The New York Knicks will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Phoenix Suns).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks grade out 2ndworst in in the league while playing away from home with a mere 8.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have grabbed 10.5 offensive boards per game (22nd-most in the league) against the Suns (saving possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense).
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