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Nov 1, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Oct 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward

3. Karl-Anthony Towns 

Stats: 22 points, 9 rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns has endured a slight roller coaster in production thus far, registering three games of less than 15 points and two with 30+.

Through it all, however, KAT remains to be Minnesota’s most impactful force down-low, issuing a 25.6 usage rate (highest of the team) over the course of nine games.

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Towns’ rebounds (12.6) and field goal percentage (52.4 percent) per 100 possessions have taken a slight decline from a season ago, although he’s still issuing a 20.4 PPG average (4th best among qualified centers).