Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 3.4 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.The matchup against the Nuggets is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 15th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (1.3).The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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