Karl-Anthony Towns has put up 7.9 defensive rebounds per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the league's best in this category.Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 77th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 31.1 minutes per game on the road this year.The Timberwolves will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Sacramento Kings).While on their home court, the Sacramento Kings have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns will likely see a rise in effectiveness across the board considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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