Karl-Anthony Towns has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.With respect to shots from downtown, the Timberwolves's superb 39.7% rate of sunk threes on their home court rates 9th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games.The matchup against Charlotte is a strong one for three-pointers; when the Hornets have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.3).The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the league over the last 9 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Timberwolves.
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