Karl-Anthony Towns has posted a mere 1.0 offensive boards per game this season, significantly lower than his 1.6 offensive boards per game last season.Karl-Anthony Towns has been called for 4.5 personal fouls per game this year, significantly more than his 4.1 fouls per game last year.The Timberwolves are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play road offense in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 1stworst in in the league with just 7.5 offensive boards per game this year.
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