Anthony Edwards has totaled 4.9 assists per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 86th percentile -- among the league leaders by this standard.Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards registers in the 93rd percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 34.9 minutes per game while playing away from home this year.The Timberwolves will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Sacramento Kings).While on their home court, the Sacramento Kings have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Anthony Edwards will likely get a boost in productivity in all facets of the game considering having the home court advantage in this contest.
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