Anthony Edwards has put up 4.9 defensive boards per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric.Among all players in the league, Anthony Edwards places in the 94th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 34.8 minutes per game this year.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have brought down 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).
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