Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 0.8 blocks per game away from home since the start of last season, ranking in the 87th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard.Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 33.2 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 84th percentile.The Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Karl-Anthony Towns will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player performance across the board.
|