Taurean Prince has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (78th percentile).The matchup against Reggie Bullock is a challenging one for three-pointers; when Bullock is on his home court and guarding fellow starting PFs this year, they have tallied a measly 1.4 3-pointers per game (11th 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).Taurean Prince will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production in all stat categories.
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