Rudy Gobert has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (93rd percentile).The matchup vs. Dwight Powell is a difficult one for shots from the field; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a lowly 7.6 field goals per game (3rd percentile).The Mavericks have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Timberwolves.The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Rudy Gobert will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduces stat production across the board.
|