Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns slots into the 99th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 3.4 fouls per game this year.This year, opposing starting PFs have totaled 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, labeling this as a hard matchup.The 2nd-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Timberwolves are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.
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