Karl-Anthony Towns has been called for 3.7 personal fouls per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 100th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.Since the start of last season, opposing starting PFs have posted 14.1 points per game (11th-fewest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, creating a hard matchup for offensive production.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league while playing away from home this year.Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 4thworst in in the NBA as the away team with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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