Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.6 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a difficult one for shots from the field; when the Nets are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 15th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (40.6%).The Nets have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).The Nets have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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