Anthony Edwards has averaged 5.1 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard recently.Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards registers in the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 36.5 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The Timberwolves will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-fastest pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).Anthony Edwards will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player performance for all stats.
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