Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 7.1 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the league by this standard: 97th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns slots into the 84th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 33.3 minutes per game at home since the start of last season.The Jazz have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.Karl-Anthony Towns will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player production in all facets of the game.
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