Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 3.5 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 99th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
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