Anthony Edwards has averaged 4.7 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard recently.Anthony Edwards has averaged 35.3 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 10thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.2 offensive boards per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Nets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).Anthony Edwards stands to see a rise in effectiveness across the board due to enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
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