Karl-Anthony Towns has compiled a terrific 8.1 defensive rebounds per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 7.0 defensive rebounds per game last year.Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 83rd percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The 9th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Timberwolves.Karl-Anthony Towns stands to get a boost in production for all stats considering possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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