Out of all players in the NBA, Zach Collins ranks in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a monstrous 2.9 fouls per game on the road this year.The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Spurs.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the San Antonio Spurs rank 7thworst in in the NBA while on the road with just 9.9 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games, opposing clubs have nabbed 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (continuing possessions that can produce bonus chances for offense).Zach Collins will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decrease player performance for all stats.
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