Anthony Edwards has put up 5.2 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 92nd percentile.Out of all players in the league, Anthony Edwards comes in at the 96th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 35.2 minutes per game this year.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Timberwolves.The Kings have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Anthony Edwards stands to see a spike in output across the board as a result of owning the home court advantage in this game.
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