Anthony Edwards has put up 6.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's put up over the course of the season on the road.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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