Derrick Jones Jr. has totaled 1.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's totaled over the course of the season.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court.Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 9thbest in in the league with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.On the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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