Karl-Anthony Towns has accumulated 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (98th percentile).The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The Timberwolves will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the league this year (the LA Clippers).The Timberwolves rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 15 games when they are at home, opposing teams have nabbed 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Clippers (preserving possessions that can lead to more chances for offense).
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