Karl-Anthony Towns has accumulated 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (98th percentile).This year, the other team's starting PFs have shot 27.2% on 3-pointers (14th-worst in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, creating a difficult matchup.The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the league this year (the LA Clippers).The Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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