Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Lakers have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 9 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).With the home court advantage, the Lakers have given up the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.
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