Kyle Anderson has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game away from home this year, placing him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals.The matchup vs. the Lakers is a difficult one for scoring; the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 12th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (43.2%).The Lakers have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 9 games on their home court, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).With the home court advantage, the Lakers have given up the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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