Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season.The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year.The Timberwolves are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 9th-least up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 7thworst in in the NBA when playing away from home with only 10.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.Nickeil Alexander-Walker ought to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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