Patrick Beverley has accumulated a measly 1.7 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit less than his 2.8 fouls per game last season.The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 10thbest in in the NBA when playing at home with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.The Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Patrick Beverley will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player performance across the board.
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