Fred VanVleet has posted a terrific 8.6 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.2 assists per game last season.Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet lands in the 97th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 35.9 minutes per game playing at home this year.The 8th-speediest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Houston Rockets.While playing away from home, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Fred VanVleet will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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