Rui Hachimura has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least least-whistled players in the NBA (18th percentile).The matchup against the Timberwolves is a challenging one for three-point attempts; opposing squads have tallied the least three attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (28.9).The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Lakers.Rui Hachimura will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves stat production in all stat categories.
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